Philipp E. Sherer, PhD
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas
Philipp Scherer, Ph.D. is Professor and Director of the Touchstone Diabetes Center at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
Dr. Scherer’s research has consistently focused on the mechanisms underlying cellular and systemic energy homeostasis. During his doctoral studies, he identified key components of the mitochondrial protein import machinery.
His laboratory at UT Southwestern investigates the physiological roles of novel proteins linking adipocytes with the liver, pancreatic β-cells, and systemic processes such as energy balance, inflammation, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. His team aims to define new therapeutic targets and further elucidate the endocrine functions of adipose tissue. He initially identified the adipokines adiponectin and, more recently, endotrophin, both of which have broad implications in insulin sensitivity, fibrosis, and cardiovascular disease.
Dr. Scherer’s research has consistently focused on the mechanisms underlying cellular and systemic energy homeostasis. During his doctoral studies, he identified key components of the mitochondrial protein import machinery.
His laboratory at UT Southwestern investigates the physiological roles of novel proteins linking adipocytes with the liver, pancreatic β-cells, and systemic processes such as energy balance, inflammation, cancer, and cardiovascular disease. His team aims to define new therapeutic targets and further elucidate the endocrine functions of adipose tissue. He initially identified the adipokines adiponectin and, more recently, endotrophin, both of which have broad implications in insulin sensitivity, fibrosis, and cardiovascular disease.
