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Michael D. Jensen, M.D.

  1. Endocrinologist
  2. Internist

Departments

Location

  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

English

Existing patients

  1. Diabetes
  2. Nutrition (Healthy eating)
  • Diabetes, Nutrition, and Lipid Clinical Service Groups
  1. 1985
    Fellow - Clinical NutritionMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1982
    Resident - Internal MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  3. 1980
    Resident - Internal MedicineSt. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
  4. 1979
    MDUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
  5. 1977
    BA - BiologyUniversity of Missouri, Kansas City

Certifications

  1. 1985
    Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 1982
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2010
    Thomas J. Watson, Jr., Professor in Honor of Dr. Robert L. FryeMayo Named Professor Selection Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  2. 2010
    TOPS Research Achievement AwardThe Obesity Society
  3. 2008
    Tyson Family Endocrinology Clinical Professor in Honor of Vahab Fatourechi, M.D.Mayo Named Professor Selection Committee, Mayo Clinic Committees
  4. 2005
    Robert H. Herman Memorial AwardAmerican Society for Clinical Nutrition
  5. 2001
    Outstanding Investigator AwardDepartment of Internal Medicine
  6. 1999
    E. Grey Dimond, M.D. Take Wing Award Recipient and Distinguished Lecturer for outstanding alumni achievementSchool of Medicine, University of Missouri, Kansas City
  7. 1985
    W. L. Stevenson Fellow in Clinical NutritionAwarding Organization
  8. 1984
    Randall G. Sprague Award for outstanding achievement as a subspecialty trainee in Endocrinology and MetabolismDivision of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
  9. 1983
    Award Competition of Associates WinnerMinnesota American College of Physicians Annual Scientific Session
  10. 1979
    Lange Award for outstanding achievement as a medical studentUniversity of Missouri, Kansas City
  11. 1977
    Biology with DistinctionUniversity of Missouri, Kansas City
  12. 1975
    Highest Academic RankUniversity of Missouri, Kansas City
  13. 1974
    University ScholarUniversity of Missouri, Kansas City
  14.  
    Reeves Young Investigator in Nutrition ResearchMayo Foundation

Professional memberships

  1. 2016 - present
    ChairMayo Clinic Obesity Specialty Council
  2. 2011
    Vice ChairStudy Section, Stage 2 Editorial Board for Special Emphasis Panel ZDK1 GRB-J M1, National Institutes of Health
  3. 2011
    Vice ChairStudy Section, Stage 2 Editorial Board for Special Emphasis Panel ZDK1 GRB-J M1, National Institutes of Health
  4. 2011
    ChairStudy Section 2011/05 ZRG1 EMNR-C (02) IAM
  5. 2010
    Member2010/05 ZDK1 GRB-6 (M1) 1 - Energy Balance Program Projects, National Institutes of Health
  6. 2010
    ChairStudy Section: ZDK1 GRB-6 (M1) Energy Balance Program Projects, National Institutes of Health
  7. 2010 - 2016
    DirectorObesity, Weight Management and Nutrition Research Program
  8. 2009
    ChairZDK1 GRB-W (J2) 1 - R24 Seed Application Review, National Institutes of Health
  9. 2009
    MemberZRG1 EMNR-C(58)Challenge Grant Editorial Panel, National Institutes of Health
  10. 2009
    ChairStudy Section: ZRGI EMNR-H 03 Special Emphasis Panel: Metabolic Endocrinology, National Institutes of Health
  11. 2009
    ChairStudy Section: ZRGI EMNR-H 02 Special Emphasis Panel: Metabolic Endocrinology, National Institutes of Health
  12. 2009
    ChairZRG1 EMNR-H 02 Special Emphasis Panel: Metabolic Endocrinology, National Institutes of Health
  13. 2009
    Co-DirectorMayo Clinic Nutrition in Health and Disease, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
  14. 2008 - present
    Co-ChairNIH, Expert Panel on the Identification, Evaluation and Treatment of Obesity in High Risk Adults
  15. 2008 - 2013
    Co-ChairNHLBI Expert Panel to Update the Report on the Identification, Evaluation and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults
  16. 2008 - 2010
    ChairMayo Clinic CR75 Review Panel, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  17. 2008 - present
    Co-ChairNIHLBI Expert Panel Report on the Identification, Evaluation and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults II, National Institutes of Health
  18. 2007
    ChairGroup Discussion on Translational Research Opportunities in Aging - Lipid Dysregulation/Insulin Resistance, NIA Workshop, "Translational Research on Aging"
  19. 2007 - present
    ChairEndocrine Research Seminar Series, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
  20. 2007 - present
    MemberEndocrine Research Seminar Series, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
  21. 2006 - present
    MemberExternal Scientific Advisory Committee - Clinical Nutrition Research Center (CNRC), University of Maryland
  22. 2005 - 2006
    ChairNIH Integrative Physiology of Obesity and Diabetes Study Section
  23. 2005 - 2007
    PresidentShaping America's Health: Association for Weight Management and Obesity Prevention
  24. 2005 - 2007
    PresidentShaping America's Health: Association for Weight Management and Obesity Prevention
  25. 2004 - 2011
    ChairOutpatient Nutrition Core Group, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism, Nutrition, Department of Internal Medicine
  26. 2004 - 2005
    Vice ChairNIH Integrative Physiology of Obesity and Diabetes Study Section
  27. 2004 - 2005
    MemberResearch Policy Committee, American Diabetes Association
  28. 2003 - 2007
    IASO RepresentativeNorth American Association for the Study of Obesity
  29. 2003 - 2005
    MemberNational Diary Council Nutrition Research Scientific Advisory Committee
  30. 2003 - 2004
    MemberNIDDK Experienced Reviewer Reserve, National Institutes of Health
  31. 2003 - present
    MemberAssociation of American Physicians
  32. 2003 - present
    MemberInternational Association for the Study of Obesity
  33. 2003 - present
    MemberExternal Advisory Committee - Clinical Nutrition Research Center (CNRC), University of Alabama
  34. 2002 - 2004
    ChairObesity Theme Task Force, The Endocrine Society
  35. 2002 - 2003
    MemberScientific Sessions Meeting Committee, American Diabetes Association
  36. 2001
    MemberNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and National Institute for Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Disease, National Institutes of Health
  37. 2001
    MemberWorking Group "Pathophysiology of Obesity-Associated Cardiovasuclar Disease, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and National Institute for Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Disease, National Institutes of Health
  38. 2001 - 2002
    PresidentNorth American Association for the Study of Obesity
  39. 2000
    MemberThesis Defence Committee for Dorien van Aggel-Leijssen, Nutrition and Toxigology Institute, Maastricht University
  40. 2000 - 2003
    Associate Program DirectorGeneral Clinical Research Center
  41. 2000 - 2003
    MemberGrant Review Panel, American Diabetes Association
  42. 2000 - 2001
    Vice PresidentNorth American Association for the Study of Obesity
  43. 2000 - 2001
    MemberObesity Task Force, American Diabetes Association
  44. 1999 - 2002
    MemberExternal Advisory Committee, Boston Obesity Nutrition Research Center
  45. 1998 - 2002
    MemberNational Institutes of Health
  46. 1998 - 2002
    MemberNIH Nutrition Study Section, National Institutes of Health
  47. 1997 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Clinical Investigation
  48. 1995 - 1998
    SecretaryNorth American Association for the Study of Obesity
  49. 1995 - 1998
    TreasurerNorth American Association for the Study of Obesity
  50. 1995 - present
    MemberNorth American Association for the Study of Obesity
  51.  
    Mayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  52.  
    MemberMayo Clinic Alumni Association, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  53.  
    RepresentativeInternational Association for the Study of Obesity
  54.  
    ReviewerAmerican Physiological Society
  55.  
    FellowAmerican College of Physicians
  56.  
    MemberAmerican Medical Association
  57.  
    MemberSigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society
  58.  
    MemberAmerican Federation for Clinical Research
  59.  
    MemberAmerican Diabetes Association
  60.  
    MemberAmerican Society for Clinical Nutrition
  61.  
    FellowNorth American Association for the Study of Obesity
  62.  
    MemberAmerican Physiological Society
  63.  
    MemberThe Endocrine Society
  64.  
    MemberMaastricht University

Publications

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Research activities

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