Leslie Satin

Leslie Satin is a Professor of Pharmacology and Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School. He serves as the Joanne I. Moore Endowed Research Professor and is affiliated with the Brehm Diabetes Research Center, Caswell Diabetes Institute, and MEND program in Internal Medicine. His research focuses on pancreatic islet biology and beta cell physiology.

Research interests include:

• Beta cell stimulus-secretion coupling
• Calcium signaling in organelles and cytosol
• Oscillations in biological systems
• Mathematical modeling of cellular processes
• Genetically encoded sensors for live cell imaging

Recent publications highlight his work on glucose-mediated insulin secretion dynamics, KATP channel regulation, and endoplasmic reticulum homeostasis in beta cells. His scientific awards include prestigious fellowships and endowed professorships.

Scientific awards:

• Joanne I. Moore Endowed Research Professor
• Investigator at Brehm Diabetes Research Center
• Investigator at Caswell Diabetes Institute
• VA Medical Center fellowship
• SUNY Stony Brook postdoctoral fellowship

Leslie Satin is available to mentor students and maintains an active research program focused on diabetes-related cellular mechanisms.