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Ming Li, MD, PhD

Position
Staff Physician
Clinical Assistant Professor

Specialty
Endocrinology, Thyroidology, and Molecular Genetics

Education
University of Minnesota (Fellowship – Endocrinology)
University of Minnesota (Residency – Internal Medicine)
Baylor College of Medicine (PhD)
Beijing Medical University (Master of Medicine)
Beijing Medical University (MD)

Grant Sources
Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation CSL Behring LLC (CSLB)

Hobbies
Badminton, Reading

Personal Info

As a physician scientist, I am devoted to improving patient care in endocrinology and advancing biomedical sciences. With my advanced training in molecular and cell biology, I strive to translate cutting-edge biotechnology innovation into potential applications in patient care. Current research projects include tissue engineering for generating insulin-producing cells for treatment of diabetes, and identification of novel agents and drug targets for tackling cell senescence. I am also involved in clinical trials sponsored by pharmaceutical industries.

Notable Publications
Li M, Marquez RC, Vinales KL, Reaven PD, Behari G, Dildeep A, and Harman SM. Considerations for Thyroid Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Clinical Thyroidology. Apr 2020.156-158.
Nuotio-Antar AM, Poungvarin N, Li M, Schupp M, Mohammad M, Gerard S, Zou F, Chan L. FABP4-Cre Mediated Expression of Constitutively Active ChREBP Protects Against Obesity, Fatty Liver, and Insulin Resistance. Endocrinology. 2015 Nov;156(11):4020-32. doi: 10.1210/en.2015-1210. Epub 2015 Aug 6.
Imamura M, Chang BH, Kohjima M, Li M, Hwang B, Taegtmeyer H, Harris RA, and Chan L (2014). MondoA Deficiency Enhances Sprint Performance in Mice. Biochem. J. 464(1):35-48
Li MV*, Shukla D, Rhodes B, Lall A, Shu J, Moriarity B, Largaespada D (2014). HomeRun Vector Assembly System: a flexible and standardized cloning system for multimodular DNA constructs. PLOS one, 9(6): e100948. (* Corresponding Author)
Poungvarin N, Lee JK, Yechoor VK, Li MV, Assavapokee T, Suksaranjit P, Thepsongwajja JJ, Saha PK, Oka K, Chan L (2012). Carbohydrate response element-binding protein (ChREBP) plays a pivotal role in beta cell glucotoxicity. Diabetologia, 55(6):1783-96

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