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Philip Kern, MD, Endocrinology, Lexington, KY

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Endocrinology • Lexington, KY

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism

Professor, Internal Medicine, University of Kentucky College of Medicine

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  • Office

    800 Rose St
    # MN-524
    Lexington, KY 40536
    Phone+1 859-323-5821
    Fax+1 859-323-5707

Education & Training

  • University of Colorado
    University of ColoradoFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1981 - 1984
  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Moses and Weiler Campuses)
    Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Moses and Weiler Campuses)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1978 - 1981
  • New York Medical College
    New York Medical CollegeClass of 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1985 - Present
  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 1995 - 2026
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1981 - 1987
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • University Research Professor University of Kentucky, 2019
  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Enterprise EHR, Allscripts, 2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Adipose Tissue Signaling and Obesity 
    ENDO 2019 - New Orleans, LA - 3/23/2019
  • Macrophage Coculture Inhibits PGC1-alpha and UCP-1 Expression in Human Adipocytes 
    Lexington, KY - 6/16/2014
  • Adipose-specific Lipoprotein Lipase Transgenic Mice Are Protected Against High-Fat-Die-induced Glucose and Insulin Intolerance 
    Lexington, KY - 6/15/2014

Press Mentions

  • Joslin Diabetes Center Investigator Rohit N. Kulkarni, MD, PhD, Awarded $10 Million NIH/NIDDK Grant for Pioneering Diabetes and Obesity Research
    Joslin Diabetes Center Investigator Rohit N. Kulkarni, MD, PhD, Awarded $10 Million NIH/NIDDK Grant for Pioneering Diabetes and Obesity ResearchAugust 12th, 2024
  • UAMS Celebrates Life of Susan Smyth, M.D., Ph.D.
    UAMS Celebrates Life of Susan Smyth, M.D., Ph.D.December 31st, 2022
  • UK Receives $23.5 Million Clinical and Translational Science Award from NIH
    UK Receives $23.5 Million Clinical and Translational Science Award from NIHAugust 30th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Mechanisms for activation of beige adipose tissue in humansNIH2020–2025
  • Mirabegron and Tadalafil Effectiveness for Treatment of PrediabetesNIH2021–2024
  • The activation of brown and beige fat and role in insulin sensitivityNIH2016–2021
  • Cold induced changes in human subcutaneous white adiposeNIH2015–2019
  • Effects Of Fish Oil On Inflammation And Metabolic SyndromeNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2009–2012
  • Kentucky Center For Clinical And Translational ScienceNational Center For Research Resources2011
  • CTSA Infrastructure For Pediatric ResearchNational Center For Research Resources2011
  • CTSA Infrastructure For Clinical TrialsNational Center For Research Resources2011
  • Mechanisms Underlying Metabolic Syndrome In ObesityNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010–2011
  • Regulation Of Lipoprotein Lipase In AdipocytesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2008–2011
  • Effects Of Fish Oil On Inflammation And Metabolic SyndromeNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2008
  • Regulation Of Lipoprotein Lipase In AdipocytesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2006–2008
  • Mechanisms Underlying Metabolic Syndrome In ObesityNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005–2008
  • Mechanisms Underlying Metabolic Syndrome In ObesityNational Center For Research Resources2006
  • Formation Of A Clinical And Translational Science Institute In ArkansasNational Center For Research Resources2006
  • Clinical And Translational Science Institute In ArkansasNational Center For Research Resources2006
  • Adipose Tissue And Muscle Gene Expression In Obesity And Insulin ResistanceNational Center For Research Resources2005–2006
  • Regulation Of Lipoprotein Lipase In AdipocytesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2001–2005
  • Adipose Tissue And Muscle Gene Expression In ObesityNational Center For Research Resources2004
  • TNF And UCP Expression In Obesity And Insulin ResistanceNational Center For Research Resources2000
  • TCDD Induced Insulin ResistanceNational Center For Research Resources2000
  • Regulation Of Lipoprotein Lipase In Human AdipocytesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1995–2000
  • Lipoprotein Lipase And Oxidative Capacity Of Muscle In Obese HumansNational Center For Research Resources1996–1997
  • Regulation Of LPL In Adipose And Muscle TissueNational Center For Research Resources1996
  • Regulation Of Lipoprotein Lipase In Human AdipocytesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1993–1995
  • Regulation Of Lipoprotein Lipase In Human AdipocytesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1988–1990
  • Regulation Of Lipoprotein Lipase In Human AdipocytesNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1986–1987

Professional Memberships

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