Diabetes and Endocrinology Research
“The advanced care provided to our patients is among the best anywhere.”
Paresh Dandona, MD, PhD
SUNY Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology
Chief, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Founder and Director, Diabetes-Endocrinology Center of Western New York
Our Research
- New therapies to control glucose and inflammation and prevent diabetic complications
- Discovery, diagnosis and treatment of low testosterone levels in diabetic and obese individuals
- Discovery of anti-inflammatory and beneficial effects of insulin in heart attacks and stroke
- Discovery of inflammatory effects of high-fat fast foods and the anti-inflammatory, protective effects of orange juice and fiber
- Pioneering treatments of type1 diabetes in addition to insulin
Funding Opportunities and Priorities
Philanthropic support is needed in the following areas:
- Research Fellowships
- Endocrinology Research Lab
- Diabetes Innovation Funds
- Professorships
To make a gift today, please contact Christine Fontaneda at 716-881-8059 or donate online below.
UB Department of Medicine Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Physician-Scientists
Manav Batra, MBBS
Clinical Assistant Professor
Ajay Chaudhuri, MD
Clinical Associate Professor
Director, Endocrine Fellowship Program
Husam Ghanim, PhD
Research Assistant Professor
Nitesh Kuhadiya, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Antoine Makdissi, MD, FACE, FACP
Clinical Assistant Professor