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Elias Siraj, MD, is a Professor & Chief of the Division of Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS), where he also serves as Director of the EVMS Strelitz Diabetes Center and Associate Dean for Clinical Research. He holds the David L. Bernd Distinguished Chair for Cardiovascular and Diabetes. Dr. Siraj leads research at the EVMS Sentara Cardiovascular Diabetes Center and has an international focus on diabetes care in underserved populations, particularly in his native Ethiopia.
Education:
- Medical Degree: Gondar College of Medical Studies, Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia)
- Residency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation (Internal Medicine)
- Fellowship: Cleveland Clinic Foundation (Endocrinology)
- Research Training: University of Leipzig, Germany
Research Focus: He investigates cardiovascular complications in diabetes, post-transplant diabetes, global health disparities in diabetes care, and autoantibodies in Type 1 diabetes. His work emphasizes improving outcomes for patients in resource-limited settings.
Awards: Recognized with the 2014 Outstanding Service Award for his contributions to endocrine health in underserved populations.
Advising & Grants: He has mentored Ethiopia’s first endocrinology fellowship program and collaborates with Ethiopian medical institutions to enhance training and research. His initiatives aim to increase access to diabetes care and education in Ethiopia.
Labs & Teams: Directs the EVMS Strelitz Diabetes Center and oversees clinical research at the Sentara Cardiovascular Diabetes Center, fostering interdisciplinary approaches to diabetes and cardiovascular care.
