Utpal Pajvani is an Associate Professor at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. His work focuses on Type 2 Diabetes and related metabolic diseases. As a physician-scientist, he investigates the role of developmental pathways in regulating diabetes and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Dr. Pajvani's research also explores the potential of existing therapeutic agents in novel applications to address obesity-induced complications, including cancer. He is actively involved in teaching and patient care at the New York Presbyterian Hospital and the Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center at Columbia University. With a clinical and research focus on diabetes, Dr. Pajvani's contributions are vital in advancing our understanding and management of this complex metabolic disorder.