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Jill P. Crandall, MD
- Jacob A. and Jeanne E. Barkey Chair in Medicine
- Division Chief, Endocrinology
- Professor, Department of Medicine (Endocrinology)
- Professor, Department of Medicine (Endocrinology)
- Chief, Division of Endocrinology
- Anita and Jack Saltz Chair in Diabetes Research
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An expert in diabetes prevention, Dr. Crandall is director of the Diabetes Clinical Trials Unit at Einstein and Montefiore and a principal investigator for several NIH-sponsored clinical trials, including the Diabetes Prevention Program Outcome Study (for which she holds several national leadership positions, including Executive Committee membership), Glycemia Reduction Approaches in Diabetes (GRADE) and the PERL (Preventing Early Renal Loss) study.
Dr. Crandall’s research focuses on age-related changes in glucose metabolism and the relationship between high blood-sugar levels (hyperglycemia) and cardiovascular risk. She currently serves on the American Diabetes Association’s Professional Practice Committee. Dr. Crandall is an attending physician at the Montefiore Medical Center Diabetes Clinic and maintains an active consultative practice in endocrinology.