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Dwight Towler, MD, Endocrinology, Columbia, MO

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Endocrinology Columbia, MO

Diabetes, Osteoporosis & Bone Metabolism Medicine, Parathyroid

Thomas W. and Joan F. Burns Missouri Chair in Diabetology; Professor and Director- Division of Endocrinology, University of Missouri

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  • Office

    Department Of Medicine Division Of Endocrinology Diabetes And Metabolism
    1 Hospital Drive
    Columbia, MO 65212
    Phone+1 573-882-3818

Summary

  • Dr. Dwight Towler is an endocrinologist in Columbia, MO. He received his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and has been in practice for 28 years. He specializes in treatment of bone and mineral disease including osteoporosis, hypercalcemia, parathyroid disorders, and impaired fracture healing with or without diabetes. He has more than 100 publications and over18,000 citations.

Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1991 - 1992
  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Internal Medicine, 1989 - 1991
  • Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
    Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2015 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2013 - 2016
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Quantitative Proteomic Analysis of Diabetes Mellitus in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
    Quantitative Proteomic Analysis of Diabetes Mellitus in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection FractionFebruary 10th, 2021
  • VRIC: Highlighting Research in Vascular Calcification
    VRIC: Highlighting Research in Vascular CalcificationMarch 14th, 2019
  • Αvβ Integrins Play an Essential Role in BMP‐2 Induction of Osteoblast Differentiation*
    Αvβ Integrins Play an Essential Role in BMP‐2 Induction of Osteoblast Differentiation*October 18th, 2004
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Grant Support

  • Tnf-Alpha And Bmp2-Wnt Signaling In Diabetic Vascular DiseaseNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2008–2012
  • Osteogenic Regulation Of Vascular CalcificationNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2009–2011
  • Msx2-Wnt Signaling In Cardiovascular CalcificationNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2005–2011
  • Osteogenic Regulation Of Macrovascular CalcificationNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2003–2008
  • Hoxboxes, Homeodomains, And Osteoblast Gene ExpressionNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases1996–2007
  • Pharmacogenetics Of MALE OsteoperosisNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • Mineral And Skeletal MetabolismNational Institute Of Arthritis And Musculoskeletal And Skin Diseases2003–2004
  • Osteogenic Regulation Of Macrovascular CalcificationNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2001–2002
  • Transcriptional Regulation By Fibroblast Growth FactorNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1998–2001