Jerrold Olefsky

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Jerrold Olefsky is a Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego. He conducts research focusing on metabolic messengers, particularly the role of small extracellular vesicles in endocrinology, inflammation in obesity, and diabetes. His recent work emphasizes the involvement of macrophages in obesity-associated islet inflammation and β-cell abnormalities. Professor Olefsky's contributions to the field demonstrate a commitment to advancing our understanding of metabolic diseases.