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Ellis Levin, MD, Endocrinology, Long Beach, CA

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Endocrinology Long Beach, CA

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism

Professor, Medicine, University of California, Irvine College of Medicine

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  • Office

    5901 E 7th St
    Va Medical Center
    Long Beach, CA 90822
    Phone+1 562-826-5748
    Fax+1 562-826-5515

Education & Training

  • UCLA-VA Greater Los Angeles
    UCLA-VA Greater Los AngelesFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1979 - 1981
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHResidency, Internal Medicine, 1976 - 1978
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUH
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/TJUHInternship, Internal Medicine, 1975 - 1976
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1975
  • Temple University
    Temple UniversityB.A., 1971

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1979 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1976 - 1986
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism
  • National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Professor, Above Scale Distinction in the UC system UC, 2014
  • Solomon A Berson Award Distinguished Research Lectureship American Physiological Society, Endocrinology and Metabolism Section, 2013
  • Honorary Professor of Pharmacology University of Crete, 2009
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Loss of Nuclear and Membrane Estrogen Receptor-Α Differentially Impairs Insulin Secretion and Action in Male and Female Mice  
    Ellis Levin, MD, Diabetes Care
  • Membrane and nuclear estrogen receptor alpha collaborate to suppress adipogenesis but not triglyceride content  
    Pedram A, Razandi M, Blumberg, B and Levin, ER, FASEB J, 1/1/2016
  • Extra-nuclear steroid receptors are essential for steroid hormone actions  
    Levin, ER, Annu Rev Med, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Lectures

  • Extra-nuclear ER: Functions in health and disease 
    Erie, PA - 1/19/2013
  • ER rapid signaling to biology 
    Kyoto, Japan - 1/26/2010
  • Extra-nuclear ER 
    New York University School of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology - 1/27/2010
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Authored Content

  • ENDO 2021 Preview: Estrogen May Help the HeartMarch 2021

Press Mentions

  • New Functional Roles on Cell Surfaces for Estrogen Discovered
    New Functional Roles on Cell Surfaces for Estrogen DiscoveredMay 27th, 2014
  • New Mechanism for Estrogen Suppression of Liver Lipid Synthesis
    New Mechanism for Estrogen Suppression of Liver Lipid SynthesisMay 23rd, 2013
  • Study Reveals Gene Linked to Breast Cancer Can Suppress Tumors
    Study Reveals Gene Linked to Breast Cancer Can Suppress TumorsJuly 29th, 2004

Grant Support

  • Estrogen Receptor And Cardiovascular FunctionVeterans Affairs2011–2012
  • Non-Genomic Actions Of Estrogen In Breast CancerNational Cancer Institute2004–2011
  • Natriuretic Peptide Inhibits VEGF Synthesis And ActionsNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1999–2002
  • Astrocyte Proliferation--A Novel PathwayNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke1995–1998
  • Hyperinsulinemia Stimulates Endothelin ProductionNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute1993–1995

Professional Memberships