Varman T. Samuel MD, PhD

Dr. Varman T. Samuel is an adult endocrinologist with a particular interest in the exploring the mechanisms by which the development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease impacts hepatic insulin action and hepatic carbohydrate metabolism. His research interests include the role of the sn 1,2-diacyglycerol-PKCε pathway for insulin resistance, the role of pyruvate carboxylase in regulating hepatic gluconeogenesis, the impact of dietary fructose on the development of insulin resistance and recently, the intersection between alcoholic- and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. He is currently an Associate Professor of Medicine at Yale University School of Medicine and chief of Endocrinology for VA Connecticut Healthcare System.