RexfordSAhimaMD

Endocrinology • Baltimore, MD

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism

Professor, Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine

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Office
5200 Eastern Ave
Endo MFL Suite 4300
Baltimore, MD 21224
Phone+1 410-550-4906

Fax+1 410-550-6864

Education & Training

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1995 - 1998
Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Moses and Weiler Campuses)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1995
University of Ghana Medical SchoolClass of 1976

Certifications & Licensure

MD State Medical License 2016 - 2026
PA State Medical License 1999 - 2016
American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Elected Member The American Society for Clinical Investigation, 2005

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Ayekoo! - Well done!
Rexford S Ahima
The Journal of Clinical Investigation. 2022-02-01
2 citations
HDAC6 inhibition overcomes leptin resistance in obesity.
Rexford S Ahima
Nature Metabolism. 2022-01-01
3 citations
The Journal of Clinical Investigation in the time of COVID-19.
Arturo Casadevall, Sarah Jackson, Gregg L Semenza, Gordon F Tomaselli, Rexford S Ahima
The Journal of Clinical Investigation. 2021-12-15

Press Mentions

COVID-19 Is a Cautionary Tale for Climate Change Related Health HazardsApril 30th, 2020
Research -Climate Change Could Unlock New Microbes and Increase Heat-Related DeathsJanuary 23rd, 2020
Climate Change Could Unlock New Microbes and Increase Heat-Related DeathsJanuary 22nd, 2020
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Grant Support

Role of skeletal muscle IPMK in nutrient metabolism and exerciseJOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY2023–2027
Role of skeletal muscle IPMK in nutrient metabolism and exerciseJOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY2023–2027
Role of skeletal muscle IPMK in nutrient metabolism and exerciseJOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY2023–2027
Mouse Phenotyping, Physiology, And Metabolism CoreNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2007–2011
Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping CoreNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2006–2010
CNS Effects Of Adipokines On MetabolismNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2006–2010
CNS Action Of Appetite Suppressant AminosterolNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2002–2010
CNS Action Of Appetite Suppressant AminosterolNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2005
Core--Phenotyping, Physiology, And Metabolism CoreNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2002