Dario F De Jesus

Dario F De Jesus is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Chicago, affiliated with the Department of Medicine, Section of Genetic Medicine. His research focuses on molecular mechanisms underlying metabolic diseases, specifically RNA modifications (e.g., m⁶A), diabetes, and aging.

• Former PhD student at the Graduate Program of Basic and Applied Biology (GABBA), University of Porto
• Prior Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School
• Research Associate at Joslin Diabetes Center, Boston

His work explores the epigenetic reprogramming of hepatic metabolism and RNA modifications in metabolic regulation, aiming to develop therapeutic strategies for metabolic diseases. Research has been funded by EASD, ADA, and NIDDK.

Scientific Awards and Grants:

• European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) grant
• American Diabetes Association (ADA) grant
• National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) K99/R00 award

He has a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring, including prior experience as a high school biology teacher in Portugal. His research integrates molecular biology, genetic medicine, and metabolic disease studies.