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Michael J. Wilson, MD, PhD is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine with a remarkably diverse research portfolio spanning multiple scientific disciplines. He serves as Assistant Program Director for the Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency Program and as Physician Co-Leader at the Southwest Health Center, part of Healthnet Community Health Centers in Indianapolis.
Dr. Wilson's research interests span an unusually broad spectrum including clinical medicine, nutrition science, diabetes research, particle physics, and neuroscience. His publication record extends from 1987 to 2020, demonstrating sustained scholarly activity across decades. His most recent work focuses on plant-based diets in African American communities, while earlier publications include contributions to the SuperCDMS dark matter detection project and studies of Drosophila phototransduction mechanisms.
His scientific contributions include:
- Public health research on dietary patterns in minority populations
- Significant contributions to the SuperCDMS dark matter detection collaboration
- Early biochemical studies on erythrocyte membrane changes in hyperglycemia
- Neuroscience research on visual system mechanisms using Drosophila models
Dr. Wilson's career demonstrates an exceptional ability to bridge clinical medicine with fundamental scientific research across traditional disciplinary boundaries, making him a unique interdisciplinary scholar at IU School of Medicine.
