Ayotunde Dokun

Ayotunde Dokun is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine – Endocrinology and Metabolism and the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. He serves as Director of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism and holds the Verna Funke Chair in Diabetes Research at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center (FOEDRC).

Education:

• PhD, The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY
• MD, The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY
• Intern, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
• Resident, Internal Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
• Fellow, Endocrinology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC

Dr. Dokun's research centers on diabetes and its vascular complications, particularly peripheral artery disease (PAD). His work explores molecular mechanisms such as microRNA regulation, BAG3 signaling, necroptosis, and ischemia-reperfusion injury in diabetic models. He investigates how metabolic dysregulation impairs vascular recovery and contributes to limb amputation risk.

His recent publications reveal a strong focus on translational and clinical research in diabetes and vascular biology. Themes include microRNA-mediated gene regulation, therapeutic targeting of kinases like PKC-beta, and national policy implications for diabetes care. His work bridges basic science and clinical outcomes, often using diabetic mouse models and human cohort data.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

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Dr. Dokun is actively involved in mentoring through the Biomedical Science (Molecular Medicine) graduate program and leads a research laboratory focused on diabetic vascular complications. He has contributed to major national reports on diabetes care policy through the National Clinical Care Commission. His clinical and research leadership supports ongoing investigations into improving outcomes for patients with diabetes and PAD.