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Sean Newsom is an Associate Professor at Oregon State University's College of Public Health and Human Sciences, Department of Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences. He co-directs the Translational Metabolism Research Laboratory with Matt Robinson. His research focuses on metabolic physiology, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes, with particular emphasis on SGLT2 inhibitors and exercise interventions. Dr. Newsom earned his PhD in Kinesiology from the University of Michigan and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Colorado School of Medicine before joining Oregon State in 2015.
Education: B.S. Kinesiology (Michigan State University), M.S. Health and Exercise Science (Colorado State University), PhD Kinesiology (University of Michigan).
Research Interests: Dr. Newsom investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying insulin resistance, leveraging human clinical trials and model systems. His lab explores how SGLT2 inhibitors impact skeletal muscle metabolism and how acute exercise improves metabolic health in obese individuals. Key areas include mitochondrial function, lipid metabolism, and energetic stress pathways.
Grants & Funding: His work has been supported by NIH R01 grants and the Collins Medical Trust. Notable studies include testing SGLT2 inhibitors' interaction with exercise and evaluating new treatments for prediabetes.
Student Mentoring: Dr. Newsom has advised numerous students, including PhD candidates Erin McGowan and Phil Batterson, and undergraduates like Mike Murphy. His lab also includes research coordinators like Sarah Short.
Labs & Collaborations: The Translational Metabolism Research Lab partners with Samaritan Health Services and uses advanced facilities like the Samaritan Athletic Medicine Center. Techniques include hyperinsulinemic-euglycemic clamps, mitochondrial respirometry, and lipidomics.
