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Abraira, Carlos, M.D.

Staff Physician, Endocrinology, Medical Service, Miami VAHCS
Professor, Medicine, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Research Interests: Endocrinology & Metabolism, Nutrition
Current Research Studies:
1. Glycemic Control and Complications in Diabetes Mellitus Type II
2. Fundus Photography Substudy for the VA Diabetes Trial
 


Howard, Guy A., Ph.D.

Senior Research Career Scientist, Medical Research Service, Miami VAHCS
Research Professor, Chief; Medicine-Endocrinology; University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Research Interests: Endocrinology & Metabolism, Aging, Bone Cell & Molecular Biology; Molecular Aging; Adult Stem Cells & Reparative Medicine
Current Research Studies:
1. Neuroendocrine Regulation of Bone Cells during Aging
2. Marital Quality and Self-Efficacy: Influence on Disease Management among Individuals with Rheumatoid Arthritis
3. Human Osteoprogenitor Control by Hepatocyte Growth Factor and Vitamin D


Florez, Hermes, M.D., Ph.D

Staff Physician, GRECC, Miami VAHCS
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine, Geriatrics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Research Interests:  Prevention of Diabetes and its Complications, Aging, Geriatrics
Current Research Studies:
1. Ezetimibel Simvastatin vs. Atorvastatin in the Elderly


Marks, Jennifer, M.D.

Chief of Endocrinology Section, Medical Service, Miami VAHCS
Associate Professor; Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism; University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Research Interests:  Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome, Aging
Current Research Studies: 
1. Combination Angiotensin Receptor Blocker and Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor for       Treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy
2. CSP #465-FS, The Veterans Administration Diabetes Trial Follow-up Study (VADT-FS)
 


Schiller, Paul, Ph.D.

Research Chemist, Medical Research Service, Miami VAHCS
Assistant Research Professor, Medicine-Endocrinology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Research Interests: Endocrinology & Metabolism, Molecular Biology
Current Research Studies:
1. Primitive Adult Pluripotent Cells in Human Aging
2. Mechanisms of Marrow Stromal Stem Cell Self-Renewal


Levis-Dusseau, Silvina, M.D.

Staff Physician, GRECC, Miami VAHCS
Associate Professor, Medicine-Endocrinology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Research Interests: Aging, Endocrinology & Metabolism
Current Research Studies: 
1. A Parallel, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized (2:1) Double-Blind Study of One Year Duration to Assess the Effect  of Oral Ibandronate 150mg Given Once Monthly Versus Placebo on Lumbar Spine Bone Mineral Density in  Men with Osteoporosis