Ronald Cohen

Ronald Cohen is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago, specializing in endocrinology and molecular biology. His research focuses on nuclear receptor corepressors SMRT and NCoR in metabolic regulation, particularly in adipocyte differentiation and thyroid hormone action.

• Education:
  • Harvard University - AB in Mathematics (1987)
  • Weill Cornell School of Medicine - MD (1992)
  • Beth Israel Hospital - Internal Medicine Residency (1995)
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center - Endocrinology Fellowship (1998)

Research Interests: Cohen investigates corepressor mechanisms in nuclear hormone receptors, with implications for obesity, diabetes, and endocrine disorders. His work spans molecular pathways, adipose tissue biology, and translational models using nuclear receptor mutants.

Publication Trends: Over 27 years, his 47+ publications reveal sustained focus on endocrinology (12 papers), molecular biology (9), and metabolism (7), with recent emphasis on adipose tissue engineering and laminin biology. Key methods include in vivo models and microfluidic organ-on-chip systems.

NIH Grant History: Principal investigator for four NIH projects (1998-2014) examining thyroid hormone negative regulation, PPARgamma corepressor interactions, and adipocyte differentiation mechanisms.