K. M. Venkat Narayan, MD, MSC, MBA, FRCP, is an executive director at the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center. He is the Ruth and O.C. Hubert Professor of Global Health and Epidemiology at the Rollins School of Public Health.[1] Additionally, he serves as a professor of medicine and endocrinology at the Emory University School of Medicine.[2]
Narayan has been actively involved in advancing diabetes prevention strategies. His research informs evidence-based interventions aimed at reducing the global burden of diabetes.
He has played a pivotal role in conceptualizing and promoting diabetes translation research. This work bridges the gap between scientific discoveries and practical applications in clinical settings.
Narayan's systematic documentation of type 2 diabetes in youth sheds light on this growing public health concern. His findings emphasize the need for early prevention and effective management.[3]
He led the world's first assessment of lifetime risk for diabetes, providing critical insights into long-term health outcomes.[4] Narayan's models project the future burden of diabetes, guiding policymakers and healthcare professionals in planning effective interventions.
His research includes the first comprehensive study on the national incidence of childhood obesity,[5] highlighting the urgency of addressing this epidemic. Recently, Narayan has explored insulin-deficient phenotypes within type 2 diabetes. His investigations reveal intriguing differences across diverse populations, including those in Asia, Africa, Native America, and developing countries.[6]