Biography
Jithu Varghese is a Research Associate in the Department of Diabetes and Obesity, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine & Sciences. His research focus on the role of NAMPT in the development of fatty liver disease and islet function.
Jithu previously completed his PhD at the Christian Medical College, Vellore, India. His doctoral research work involved studying the molecular links between dysregulated iron homeostasis and the development of insulin resistance. After his PhD, he worked as a research assistant at the University of Oxford.
Research
Islet Biology Research Group
Our group studies the fundamental science of islets of Langerhans, from the molecular biology of beta-cells to their effects on whole body physiology. We research the mechanisms of islet dysfunction during type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes, identify novel therapeutic targets, and work to improve islet transplantation therapy for type 1 diabetes.
Research
Islet Biology Research Group
Our group studies the fundamental science of islets of Langerhans, from the molecular biology of beta-cells to their effects on whole body physiology. We research the mechanisms of islet dysfunction during type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes, identify novel therapeutic targets, and work to improve islet transplantation therapy for type 1 diabetes.