Richard C. Woodard Trainee Diabetes Research Award

2022

Awardee: Phung Thai, Ph.D.
Mentor: Nipavan Chiamvimonvat, M.D.
Ketone Ester D-β-Hydroxybutyrate-(R)-1,3 Butanediol Prevents Decline in Cardiac Function in Type 2 Diabetic Mice

2021

Awardee: Tagreed Mazi
Mentor: Valentina Medici, M.D.
Ethnicity-specific Alteration in Plasma and Hepatic Lipidomic Profile May Contribute to High NAFLD Rate and Severity in Hispanics, A pilot study 

2020

Awardee: Phung N. Thai, Ph.D.
Mentor: Nipavan Chiamvimonvat, M.D.
Ketone ester diet enhances mitochondrial bioenergetics, preserves mitochondrial quality control and improves cardiac function in diabetic mice