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Research interests
Our lab investigates the accelerated atherosclerosis in type 2 diabetic patients, with a focus on vitamin D deficiency as a contributor to this increased risk. We are using animal models and clinical trials to study the effects of vitamin D replacement on cardiovascular disease and its risk factors, as well as the cellular mechanisms that underlie these effects.
Clinical interests
General endocrinology, thyroid disease, vitamin D metabolism, diabetes.
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The effect of vitamin D supplementation on mental and functional health outcomes in African Americans with type 2 diabetes
Jones, K. E., Riek, A., Castelblanco, E., Oh, J., Porta, D., Villatoro, C., Carney, R., Dusso, A. & Bernal-Mizrachi, C., Apr 2025, In: Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. 248, 106698.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cystic and Atrophic Kidneys, Atrophic Pancreas, Arcuate Uterus, and Diabetes Mellitus Associated With Deletion of HNF1β Gene
Usala, R. L., Sobrero, A., Riek, A., McGill, J. & Urano, F., Mar 1 2024, In: AACE Clinical Case Reports. 10, 2, p. 75-76 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations -
Embryonic vitamin D deficiency programs hematopoietic stem cells to induce type 2 diabetes
Oh, J., Riek, A. E., Bauerle, K. T., Dusso, A., McNerney, K. P., Barve, R. A., Darwech, I., Sprague, J. E., Moynihan, C., Zhang, R. M., Kutz, G., Wang, T., Xing, X., Li, D., Mrad, M., Wigge, N. M., Castelblanco, E., Collin, A., Bambouskova, M. & Head, R. D. & 2 others, , Dec 2023, In: Nature communications. 14, 1, 3278.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access13 Scopus citations -
Limited Utility of Free Triiodothyronine Testing
Lin, Y., Riek, A. E., Gronowski, A. M. & Farnsworth, C. W., Sep 1 2023, In: The journal of applied laboratory medicine. 8, 5, p. 847-855 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Scopus citations -
Immunity and Hypertension
Zhang, R. M., McNerney, K. P., Riek, A. E. & Bernal-Mizrachi, C., Jan 2021, In: Acta Physiologica. 231, 1, e13487.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
64 Scopus citations