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Hanyu Liang, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Hanyu Liang
Hepatic Metabolism; Insulin Resistance; Type 2 Diabetes; Obesity; Bariatric Surgery

Responsibilities & Activities

As a program director in the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, & Metabolic Diseases, I administer a portfolio of research grants on carbohydrate and lipid metabolism within the liver and subsequent effects on systemic physiology including the contribution of hepatic metabolism to obesity, insulin resistance/sensitivity and diabetes. I also oversee studies that aims to understand the effects of bariatric surgery on diabetes and other outcomes associated with the pathophysiology of diabetes. Basic science grants as well as human studies and clinical trials are supported in this portfolio.

Research Programs

Clinical Research in Type 1 Diabetes
Determinants, etiology, progression, prevention, and treatment of type 1 diabetes in children and adults.

Clinical Research in Type 2 Diabetes
Progression and treatment of type 2 diabetes in children and adults.

Diabetes: Treatment, Prevention, & Complications
The Diabetes: Treatment, Prevention, and Complications Program supports both basic and clinical studies aimed at addressing the prevention, treatment and pathophysiology of type 1 and type 2 diabetes across the lifespan.

Metabolic Pathways
Whole body intermediary carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism and flux measurement in insulin resistance, obesity and diabetes.

Metabolism, Energy Balance & Obesity
Energy balance, thermogenesis and mitochondria biology in obesity and diabetes

Pathophysiology of Diabetes & Metabolic Disease
Whole body intermediary carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism, energy balance, thermogenesis and mitochondria biology in obesity and diabetes

Committees & Working Groups

  • NIDDK Obesity Research Working Group, Member
  • NIDDK-DEM Pancreas Working Group, Member
  • NIDDK Clinical Science Working Group, Member
  • NIDDK-DEM Basic Science Working Group, Member
  • NIDDK-DEM Data Science Working Group, Member
  • NIDDK Career Development Committee, Member
Last Reviewed March 2023