Brian Feldman, MD, PhD

Dr. Brian J. Feldman received his combined MD and PhD from Stanford University. He completed a residency in Pediatrics at Children’s Hospital Boston/ Harvard University followed by subspecialty training in Pediatric Endocrinology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Feldman then launched his independent research laboratory at Stanford University. He moved to UCSF in 2018 to become the inaugural Walter L. Miller Endowed Chair and Distinguished Professorship in Pediatric Endocrinology. Dr. Feldman has established a widely recognized international reputation for high-impact and cutting-edge research that is particularly relevant for human health. His current work broadly concerns the role of steroid hormones in determining cell fate, initially focusing on glucocorticoid-induced circadian alterations in carbohydrate metabolism, and more recently on the genesis of brown fat. His work has direct bearing on obesity, Type 2 diabetes and the determination of cell fate, and identified novel druggable targets. The impact of these discoveries has been repeatedly recognized with prestigious awards throughout his career. These include being awarded the coveted Clinical Scholars Award from the Pediatric Endocrine Society. He received the celebrated Young Investigator Award from the Society for Pediatric Research. He also received the Early Investigator Award from the Endocrine Society. He was awarded the NIH Director’s New Innovator Award. For his contributions as a physician-scientist, he was elected to membership into The American Association for Clinical Investigation (ASCI). Dr. Feldman is also dedicated to foster the career development of physician-scientists. He continuously volunteers his time to this mission.