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Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Centers (MMPC)-Live provides experimental testing services to scientists studying diabetes, obesity and metabolic diseases in mice.

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We brought each center together for the 4th Annual MMPC-Live Consortium meeting. Hear what Dr. @RachelPerryLab1 of @Yale has to say about her experience.👇

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Dr. @TheBurro34 shared his excitement for the 4th Annual MMPC-Live consortium meeting. Check out what he has to say 👇

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ICYMI: The NIH Office of Nutrition Research has launched the “Integration of Nutrition Training into Health Care Education” Challenge!
This Challenge seeks to recognize exemplary curricula for integrating nutrition training into healthcare education for physicians and nurses across the nation.
Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/8sTAd5d3kr

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What an incredible 4th Annual MMPC-Live Consortium Meeting! Thanks to all who shared discoveries, insights, and collaborations advancing metabolic research. Special thanks to Dr. Carol Elias and the University of Michigan Medical School team for hosting us! #MMPC4

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NIH-funded researchers investigated how a processed diet differing in sugar and fat content affected brain function in both young and older male rats. They found that just three days of a highly processed, fiber-poor diet can impair brain and memory function in older rats.

Read more about this discovery and how it could be used to develop interventions to improve human health: https://t.co/IO8YvS95qm

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Diabetes is one of the most costly chronic conditions in the U.S.—impacting millions and driving long-term complications like kidney and heart disease.

Now layer in mental health:
Untreated depression worsens outcomes.

Are we overlooking one of the most scalable interventions?

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Among Medicare populations, 32% report having diabetes.

That’s not just prevalence—it’s system-wide impact.

Now consider:
How much of that burden is amplified by untreated mental health?

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Our day is still underway with key updates from NIH and an insightful presentation from @ucdavis’s Dave Clary. Excited to see how these discussions are shaping the future of metabolic research. Stay tuned for more highlights! #MetabolicResearch #MMPC

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Our day concluded with a private tour of @UMich’s infamous The Big House, followed by a splendid dinner curated by Dr. Elias' team. Grateful for the hospitality!

#MMPC4

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Mental health isn’t abstract—it’s measurable.

It influences:
• Behavior
• Treatment adherence
• Clinical outcomes

If we can measure it,
why aren’t we systematically treating it?

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Day 2 of the 4th Annual MMPC-Live Consortium is underway!

Kicking off with opening remarks from Dr. Martin Myers and a presentation from Dr. Alison Affinati on the link between metabolic research and neuroscience. Let’s explore the future of science together! @UMichMedSchool

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We’ve wrapped up a successful Day 1 of the 4th Annual Meeting. Grateful for the collaboration, insightful discussions, and innovative research shared today as we continue advancing the future of metabolic health research together.

#MetabolicResearch #MMPC4

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One of the most overlooked interventions in CKD care is also one of the simplest:

Routine mental health screening.

Here’s why it matters 👇

Depression in CKD is:
• Common
• Underdiagnosed
• Clinically significant

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Dr. Dan Wahl delivered a masterful talk on measuring & targeting altered metabolism in brain cancer, highlighting emerging research directions at the 4th Annual Meeting. #MetabolicResearch #BrainCancerResearch

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Dialysis saves lives.

But it also carries a significant psychological burden that is often under-discussed.

Here’s what research shows 👇

Depression prevalence in dialysis patients often exceeds 30%.

This is one of the highest rates across chronic disease populations.

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At #MMPC4, center updates highlighted steady momentum across metabolic research. @UMichMedSchool , @VandyMMPC , @UCDavisMed , and @YaleMed shared progress, collaborations, and new directions driving innovation in metabolic health.

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The 4th Annual Meeting is underway. Dr. Rick McIndoe of Augusta University shared insights on the growing use of large language models in metabolic research and key updates from his center. #MetabolicResearch #AIinHealthcare #MMPC4

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Dr. Chris Lynch of the @NIH shared important insights on the future of metabolic research today at the 4th Annual Meeting. Meanwhile, the team @UMichMedSchool welcomed all centers with thoughtful take-home gifts.

#MetabolicResearch

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We’re officially live at the 4th Annual Meeting! Dr. Carol Elias of @UMichMedSchool welcomed attendees alongside Dr. Karl Jepsen. Excited for a day advancing metabolic health research.

#MetabolicResearch

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Diabetes distress is real—and measurable.
Nearly 50% of adults with diabetes report some level of distress, with ~6.6% experiencing severe distress.
This isn’t just emotional strain—it affects decision-making, adherence, and outcomes.