The Center for Metabolic Health supports several interdisciplinary community-building activities including seminar series, research and outreach symposia, and research interest groups.
Metabolism Interest Group (MIG)
Current leadership team is:
- President: Robert Castro (robert.castro@utah.edu)
- Vice President: Sophie Stephens (u1263448@utah.edu)
- Oncological Sciences Representative: Mumtaz Shirin (Mumtaz.Shirin@hci.utah.edu)
- Biochemistry Representative: Ali Bouck (ali.bouck@biochem.utah.edu)
- Bioscience Representative: Jenna Graham (jenna.graham@utah.edu)
MIG event suggestion form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/pkgEs0AgnK
Metabolism Research in Progress (RIPs) Meeting
An interdisciplinary, weekly meeting to present new and ongoing research projects and to receive feedback from peers. The Metabolism RIPs meets weekly on Mondays at 9am in the Eccles Institute of Human Genetics. For more information, contact Brittany Bellows (brittany.bellows@hsc.utah.edu).
Seminars in Metabolism (SIM)
The Seminars in Metabolism is a weekly lecture series that hosts external speakers, research in progress seminars, and student journal club. This seminar is on Thursdays at 11:00 AM.
Email sim@lists.utah.edu for more information.
Health Behaviors Seminar Series (HBSS)
The Health Behaviors Seminar Series is designed to foster interdepartmental collaboration and engagement in research related to health behaviors, especially as it relates to diabetes and obesity prevention and management. This monthly seminar series features both internal and external speakers and is open to all faculty, trainees, and staff across the University of Utah to attend. The seminar is held in-person on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 12pm.
Email hbss@lists.utah.edu for more information.
2026 Rising Stars
Announcing our 2026 CMH Rising Stars is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2, 2026 in the Eccles Health Sciences Education Building (EHSEB). Our CMH Rising Stars at University of Utah is held in partnership with the Mountain West Prevention Research Center (MW-PRC). This full-day event will highlight emerging researchers in metabolic health. Students, faculty, and staff in the CMH community are encouraged to attend. This is a multi-departmental effort, aligned with the University of Utah's synergistic approach to amplify voices and foster connections.
Registration for this event closed promptly on Friday, August 21. While on-site registration is available at the event, please note lunch is not guaranteed for on-site registrations.
Please note full details are included on the flyer here: https://lnkd.in/p/ee9GGj7K.
PARKING INFORMATION
Please note there is no general parking for this event. We recommend all parking in their usual parking spot on University of Utah campus. If you need guest parking, there are pay-by-hour spots in the South Medical Garage (5 S 2030 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84112). No reimbursements will be given for parking.
NOTICE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Please note photography and video recording will be taking place during this event. By attending, you acknowledge and consent to your image being captured and potentially used in promotional materials, including on our website and social media channels. If you have any concerns, please speak to a member of the event staff.
2025 Rising Stars
Thank you to all who joined us on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at the DMRC 2025 Rising Stars at the University of Utah in partnership with the Mountain West Prevention Research Center (MW-PRC). This was a multi-departmental effort, aligned with the University of Utah's synergistic approach to amplify voices and foster connections. The CMH supports and unifies scholars who are committed to careers in metabolic health across the translational spectrum.
We're pleased to share we had over 100 people in attendance!
Please save the date for our 2027 CMH Retreat, scheduled for Tuesday, April 13, 2027. Please note previously held in the fall, we will be moving to a spring date for the year 2027. More information will be announced once available.
This all-day event is for all CMH community members (faculty, trainees, and staff) and includes both internal and external speakers, as well as a breakout session and poster session.
NOTICE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Please note photography and video recording will be taking place during this event. By attending, you acknowledge and consent to your image being captured and potentially used in promotional materials, including on our website and social media channels. If you have any concerns, please speak to a member of the event staff.
2025 Diabetes and Metabolism Research Retreat
The Utah Diabetes and Metabolism Research Center community held their 2025 Symposium on Tuesday, September 30. This event had external keynote addresses from Matthew Buman, PhD and Shingo Kajimura, PhD, internal research presentations, trainee lightning talks, and a poster session. This event also celebrated the launch of the Center for Metabolic Health, marking an exciting milestone for our community.
2024 Diabetes and Metabolism Research Retreat
The Utah Diabetes and Metabolism Research Center community held their 2024 Symposium on Wednesday, September 11. This event had external keynote addresses from Kivanç Birsoy, PhD and Michael Harris, PhD, internal research presentations, trainee lightning talks, and a poster session.
2023 Diabetes and Metabolism Research Retreat
The Utah Diabetes and Metabolism Research Center community gathered for our 2023 Symposium on Thursday, September 21. This event featured external keynote addresses from Matthew O’Brien, MD, MSc and Kathryn E. Wellen, PhD, internal research presentations, trainee lightning talks, and a poster session.
2022 Diabetes and Metabolism Research Retreat
In September 2022, members of the Utah Diabetes and Metabolism Research Center community came together for our first in-person event in 3 years, with external keynote addresses from Jean Schaffer, MD and Bethany Kwan, PhD, MSPH, internal research presentations, trainee lightning talks, and a poster session. Please note a full recording of the event is available to view here.
2021 Diabetes and Metabolism Virtual Research Recharge
In the fall of 2021, the Diabetes and Metabolism Research Center Community gathered to explore cutting edge research from University of Utah faculty and trainees. Due to COVID-19, all activities were online. See the program of events and learn more about the 2021 symposium.
2020 Diabetes and Metabolism Research Center and Driving Out Diabetes Initiative Fall Retreat
In the fall of 2020, the Diabetes and Metabolism Research Center Community gathered to explore cutting edge research from University of Utah faculty and trainees. Due to COVID-19, all activities were online, but DMRC members enjoyed the opportunity to host speakers from all over the country in professional development panels. See the program of events.