### Barry J. Goldstein, MD, PhD: A Leader in Diabetes Research Barry J. Goldstein, MD, PhD, is a prominent figure in the field of endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolic diseases. He serves as the director of the division of endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolic diseases at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. Additionally, he is a professor of medicine, biochemistry, and molecular pharmacology at Thomas Jefferson University. Before joining Thomas Jefferson University in 1992, Dr. Goldstein was an instructor and assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. He also worked as an investigator in the section on cellular and molecular physiology at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston. His research has earned him prestigious fellowships at Harvard Medical School, the Joslin Diabetes Center, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. Dr. Goldstein has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 1997, he was awarded a fellowship to the American College of Endocrinology, and in 1996, he was elected to the American Society for Clinical Investigation. He is also a member of the editorial board for the American Journal of Physiology and has published many original reports on insulin resistance and other diabetes-related topics. Dr. Goldstein completed his undergraduate degree at Cornell University and earned his medical degree and a doctorate in biochemistry from the University of Rochester School of Medicine. His extensive research and contributions have significantly advanced our understanding of diabetes and its treatment.