Stanley Hsia

Stanley H. Hsia, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, a historically Black medical institution focused on healthcare disparities. His research focuses on diabetes mellitus, endocrinology, and metabolic disorders with an emphasis on clinical trials and public health interventions.

Awards:

• 2006 Travel Award - Western Society for Clinical Investigation
• 2008 Travel Award - RCMI International Symposium on Health Disparities
• 2009-2010 Research Thesis Mentor of the Year - Charles R. Drew University
• 2011 Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award - Arnold P. Gold Foundation

Research Highlights: Dr. Hsia's work spans clinical trials evaluating new diabetes therapies (e.g., orforglipron, tropifexor), comparative effectiveness studies of antihyperglycemic agents, and investigations into health disparities affecting minority populations. His recent studies explore metabolic parameters in smokers and the role of psychological factors in insulin therapy adherence.

Key Contributions: Over 30 peer-reviewed publications since 2000, including landmark studies on NASH treatment regimens and insulin glargine efficacy in urban minority populations. His work frequently addresses socioeconomic determinants of health and clinical biomarker utilization.