Syed A Latif

Dr. Syed A Latif is a Clinical Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Warren Alpert School of Medicine, Brown University, and serves as Scientific Director of Clinical Chemistry for Lifespan Laboratories. His expertise spans clinical chemistry, adrenal steroid metabolism, and hypertension research, with board certification from the National Registry of Clinical Chemists.

• PhD in Biochemistry (1976, University of Rhode Island)
• MS in Biochemistry (1969, University of Connecticut)
• MSc in Biochemistry (1966, University of Karachi)
• BSc in Biochemistry (1965, University of Karachi)

Dr. Latif’s research focuses on adrenal steroid metabolism regulation, particularly its role in salt balance and hypertension. His work explores 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase (11β-HSD) isoforms, endogenous enzyme inhibitors, and hormonal cross-talk in epithelial tissues. Collaborations with Dr. David Morris have advanced understanding of glucocorticoid signaling in Leydig cells and essential hypertension pathogenesis.

His publications (2005–2014) reveal consistent themes in endocrinology, hypertension, and biochemical pathways, including studies on GALFs, steroid enzyme localization, and rapid hormonal mechanisms. These works bridge basic science and clinical applications in metabolic and cardiovascular disorders.

• Board Certified by National Registry of Clinical Chemists (NRCC)

As Scientific Director of Clinical Chemistry at Lifespan Laboratories, Dr. Latif oversees clinical diagnostics and integrates research findings into laboratory medicine practices.