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Michel Polak is a Researcher and Team Leader at Institut Imagine, affiliated with Sorbonne Université and the Necker Enfants Malades Hospital. His team focuses on understanding the molecular basis of congenital and neonatal endocrine disorders, particularly thyroid dysgenesis and neonatal diabetes. Collaborations extend globally with clinicians and researchers in France, Europe, Maghreb, and the Middle East.
Research interests include:
- Thyroid development and congenital hypothyroidism
- Genetic underpinnings of insulin secretion defects
- Translational therapies for rare endocrine disorders
Publications highlight advancements in sulfonylurea therapies, thyroid dysgenesis genetic mechanisms, and novel animal models. Ongoing clinical trials aim to improve treatment efficacy and neurological outcomes in affected patients.
Labs/Teams: Core member of the INSERM U1016 Unit and collaborator in the Translational Genomic Laboratory at Institut Imagine.
