Maria Golson

Maria Golson, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Obesity and Metabolism at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She joined the institution in 2020 and leads research focused on the intrinsic and extrinsic regulation of beta-cell function and insulin secretion. Her work is central to understanding pancreatic endocrine cell development and its implications in diabetes.

Education:

• B.S. in Biology (Genetics concentration), Duke University, 2000
• Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology (Genetics and Gene Regulation), University of Pennsylvania, 2008
• Postdoctoral Training, Vanderbilt University

Dr. Golson's research spans molecular mechanisms of beta-cell function, epigenetic regulation in diabetes, and single-cell analysis of pancreatic islets. She employs advanced genomic and epigenomic tools to explore cellular states in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, with a focus on identifying pathways that could be targeted for regeneration or functional enhancement of insulin-producing cells.

Her recent publications, appearing in journals such as Nature Metabolism and Diabetes, reflect a strong trend toward multiomics and single-cell technologies to uncover novel cellular states in human islets. These studies integrate transcriptomics, epigenetics, and functional validation to dissect disease mechanisms.

Dr. Golson has been supported by institutional affiliations and collaborations, including membership in the HPAP Consortium and the American Diabetes Association. While no formal awards are listed, her publication record indicates significant scientific contributions.

She has mentored researchers through collaborative projects, though no formal advisees are named. Her lab engages in interdisciplinary research involving genetics, molecular biology, and bioinformatics to advance diabetes therapeutics.