Lisa R Beutler

Lisa R. Beutler, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in the Department of Medicine (Endocrinology, Metabolism and Molecular Medicine). She earned her MD and PhD at the University of Washington and completed residency and fellowship training in internal medicine and endocrinology at the University of California San Francisco.

• Board Certifications: Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
• Hospital Affiliations: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center

Her research focuses on gut-brain communication mechanisms in energy balance regulation, using optogenetics, chemogenetics, and calcium imaging in genetically modified mice. Key publications include studies on AgRP neuron dynamics, gut motility circuits, and dopamine-related schizophrenia symptoms.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Kavli Fellow, National Academy of Sciences (2022, 2023, 2024)
  • Helmholtz Young Investigator in Diabetes (HeIDi) (2023)
  • American Diabetes Association Pathway to Stop Diabetes Award (2022)
• Professional Service:
  • Editorial Board Member, Diabetes (2023–Present)
  • Reviewer, American Diabetes Association (2023–Present)
  • Member, Kavli Frontiers of Science Organizing Committee (2022–2024)

Dr. Beutler's industry relationships include ownership/investment interests in Eli Lilly and Company, disclosed under Northwestern University Feinberg's integrity policies.