The division offers consultative, diagnostic and therapeutic services for diabetes, osteoporosis and the full range of endocrine and nutritional problems. Our physicians specialize in treating and managing Type I and Type II diabetes mellitus; hyperlipidemias; vascular disorders such as atherosclerosis and hypertension; pituitary, thyroid and adrenal disorders; disorders of mineral metabolism; and ovarian and testicular conditions, including infertility. We also offer nutritional assessment and evaluation and treatment for malnutrition, intestinal disorders, chronic alcoholism and obesity.

Division researchers apply state-of-the-art genetic, biochemical, physiological, nutritional and epidemiological techniques to their investigations. Our physician scientists are actively researching the mechanisms, prevention and treatment of diabetes, atherosclerosis, alcoholism and osteoporosis. By making discoveries that illuminate disease patterns, we can develop therapies aimed at curing these dreaded illnesses. In particular, our vision is to prevent diabetes and its complications. We are establishing a research center for the basic investigation of this disease that will provide an environment that maximizes the dynamic synergy of division members and furthers study of genomics and molecular genetics, molecular and cell biology, physiology and metabolism.

The Treadwell Foundation has established an endowed chair at the UC Davis School of Medicine dedicated to researching diabetes mellitus. The long-term goal of the Richard A. and Nora Eccles Harrison Chair in Diabetes Research is to prevent the onset of the disease and reduce resultant complications. The chair will assemble and direct a new research team to investigate the pathophysiological mechanisms causing diabetes and its complications, especially diabetic vasculopathy. Much of the chair's endowment funds will go toward recruiting outstanding basic scientists and encouraging them to focus their research on diabetes mellitus. Additionally, a Harrison Chair Grand Rounds and Research Symposium has been established, and a Web site devoted to the chair is in development.