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Professor Roman Hovorka is affiliated with the Institute of Metabolic Science at the University of Cambridge, where he leads research in diabetes technology and artificial pancreas development. He is a Professor of Metabolic Technology in the Department of Paediatrics, focusing on clinical testing and optimization of automated insulin delivery systems.
His research spans diabetes technology, closed-loop systems, and metabolic modeling, integrating subcutaneous glucose monitors, control algorithms, and insulin pumps. Recent work examines ultra-rapid insulin analogs, perioperative glucose management, and gut starch turnover in Type 2 Diabetes.
Key trends in his publications highlight advancements in hybrid closed-loop systems, real-world efficacy, and personalized glucose targets, with a focus on pediatric, adolescent, and postpartum populations. His team includes Dr Charlotte Boughton, Ms Josephine Hayes, and others.
Funding Sources:
- JDRF
- Diabetes UK
- Helmsley Trust
- H2020
- NIDDK
- NIHR
- NIH
- FP7
Scientific Awards:
- Summer Studentship Award
His work emphasizes clinical trials, device safety, and patient-reported outcomes, particularly in improving sleep quality and reducing caregiver burden. Labs include the Metabolic Research Laboratories and collaborations with Cambridge hybrid closed-loop systems.
