
Shahrad Taheri
Vice Dean for Adiposity-Based Chronic Diseases · Marshall University School of Medicine
Credentials: · · · · ·
History
- 1997–1999
Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
- 1994–1997
Internal Medicine
- 1990–1994
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Research
PLoS Medicine · 2004 · First of 5 authors · 1,639 citations
The novel hypothalamic peptide ghrelin stimulates food intake and growth hormone secretion
Endocrinology · 2000 · 1,269 citations
Ghrelin causes hyperphagia and obesity in rats
Diabetes · 2001 · 891 citations

14 papers

11 papers

4 papers

3 papers · 1 as a resident
- HE
2 papers · 1 as a fellow

2 papers
- AA
1 paper · 1 as a resident

1 paper
Clinical trials
- 2017–2020
Diabetes Intervention Accentuating Diet and Enhancing Metabolism
Principal investigator · Completed
Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar
- 2014–2023
Qatar Universal Diabetes Outcomes (QUDOS) Study
Principal investigator · Terminated
Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar



