The DOME research group brings together researchers in the Mid-South region who are investigating several areas of metabolic disease. Our researchers include basic science researchers, translational scientists, clinicians and community outreach scientists.
Obesity and its associated complications, including type II diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, kidney, sleep and respiratory diseases have reached epidemic levels especially in the mid-south area:
Our group looks to understand these diseases in order to provide more effective treatment by facilitating collaborations, workshops, seminars and discussions among our researchers.