
Elena Volpi
Vice Chair of Research, Internal Medicine, Neuroscience Cell Biology · University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals
Credentials: · · ·
History
PresentInternal Medicine · University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals

- 1992–1994
Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
- 1989–1992
Internal Medicine
- 1985–1989
Research
Review · Journal of the American Medical Directors Association · 2013 · 1,710 citations
Brown adipose tissue improves whole-body glucose homeostasis and insulin sensitivity in humans
Diabetes · 2014 · 656 citations
American Journal of Clinical Nutrition · 2003 · First of 5 authors · Corresponding · 577 citations

9 papers

9 papers

6 papers
- SB
6 papers

5 papers

5 papers

5 papers

4 papers
Grants
- 2015–2030
San Antonio Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center
National Institute on Aging · P30
Contact PI · $5.1M · University of Texas Hlth Science Center
- 2025–2030
The University of Texas Medical Student Training on Aging Research (UT-MSTAR) Program
National Institute on Aging · T35
Contact PI · $260.8K · University of Texas Hlth Science Center
- 2004–2025
UTMB Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center
National Institute on Aging · P30
Contact PI · $14.3M · University of Texas Med Br Galveston
- 2017–2025
Combining Testosterone Therapy and Exercise to Improve Function Post Hip Fracture
National Institute on Aging · R01
PI · $15.9M · Washington University
Clinical trials
- 2026–2027
Effects of Tirzepatide on Muscle and Vascular Health in Obese Older Adults
Principal investigator · Recruiting · Phase 2
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
- 2019–2023
Principal investigator · Completed
University of California, Los Angeles
- 2019–2024
Geriatric Recovery Using Inpatient and Post-hospitalization Supplementation
Principal investigator · Completed · Phase 1
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
- 2017–2023
Identifying Therapeutic Targets of Accelerated Sarcopenia
Principal investigator · Completed
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston

