Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism
OCDEM is a pioneering centre that combines clinical care, research and education in diabetes, endocrine and metabolic diseases. By promoting world-class research, we aim to enhance understanding of these diseases and to accelerate the search for new treatments and cures.
Head of OCDEM
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David Ray
Professor of Endocrinology and Co-Director Sir Jules Thorn Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute
Latest publications
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Building the Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Brick by Brick: Revisiting a 1993 Diabetes Classic by Thorens et al.
Journal article
Thorens B. and Hodson DJ., (2024), Diabetes, 73, 1027 - 1031
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The spectrum of cardiac abnormalities in patients with acromegaly: results from a case-control cardiac magnetic resonance study.
Journal article
De Alcubierre D. et al, (2024), Pituitary
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High-throughput mass spectrometry maps the sepsis plasma proteome and differences in patient response.
Journal article
Mi Y. et al, (2024), Sci Transl Med, 16
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A neuronal circuit driven by GLP-1 in the olfactory bulb regulates insulin secretion
Journal article
Hodson D., (2024), Nature Communications
Latest News
Professor Rajesh Thakker receives OBE in King’s Birthday Honours
17 June 2024
Congratulations to RDM’s Professor Rajesh Vasantlal Thakker FRS, May Professor of Medicine and lately President, Society for Endocrinology, who has been appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours 2024.
The LEGEND-D Trial – which aims to prevent low blood sugar levels in type 1 diabetes – is open to recruitment
16 April 2024
The first participant has completed initial study activities and is now randomised to one of the trial’s arms.
Professor Rury Holman wins 2024 Banting Medal for Scientific Achievement
6 March 2024
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has announced this year's National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Award recipients.
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