Luk, Cynthia MD, PhD
U Of T Appointments
Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto
Other Appointments
Staff Physician, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, St. Michael’s Hospital
Contact Information
Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute
209 Victoria Street
Toronto, ON M5B 1T8
Phone: 416-864-6060
[email protected]
209 Victoria Street
Toronto, ON M5B 1T8
Phone: 416-864-6060
[email protected]
Diabetes Related Research:
Obesity is the strongest risk factor for type 2 diabetes but many people with diabetes are not obese. Dr. Luk’s research focuses on identifying the signaling pathways linking obesity and diabetes, and determining the role of adipose tissue in metabolic syndrome.