
Melanie Cree
Director, Multi-Disciplinary PMOS/PCOS Clinic · University of Colorado School of Medicine
Credentials: · · ·
History


- 2004–2008
Doctor of Medicine
Research
Fructose and sugar: A major mediator of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Review · Journal of Hepatology · 2018 · 676 citations
Intramuscular and liver triglycerides are increased in the elderly
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism · 2004 · First of 8 authors · 196 citations
Ingestion of casein and whey proteins result in muscle anabolism after resistance exercise
Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2004 · 192 citations

15 papers

12 papers
- DH
9 papers

8 papers
- RF
8 papers
- RW
8 papers

5 papers

5 papers
Grants
- 2023–2028
Role of Semaglutide in Restoring Ovulation in Youth and Adults with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development · R01
Contact PI · $2.1M · University of Colorado Denver
- 2023–2026
The Presentation and Medical Course of PCOS in Adolescents Across the United States
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development · R21
Contact PI · $556.1K · University of Colorado Denver
- 2019–2025
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases · R01
Contact PI · $2.7M · University of Colorado Denver
- 2015–2020
Influence of Peripheral Insulin Resistance and Hepatic Lipogenesis on Liver Fat in Obese PCOS Girls
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases · K23
Contact PI · $742.8K · University of Colorado Denver
Clinical trials
- 2024–2026
Effect of Amino Acids on Hepatic Fat Content in Adolescents (AMINOS Study)
Principal investigator · Completed · Phase 3
University of Colorado, Denver
- 2014–2022
Liver and Fat Regulation in Overweight Adolescent Girls
Principal investigator · Completed · Phase 2, Phase 3
University of Colorado, Denver
- 2025–2027
Site PI · Recruiting · Phase 3
Eli Lilly and Company



