About
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Associate Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology)
Director, Yale Obesity Research Center (Y-Weight); Co-Director, Yale Center for Weight Management; Medical Director, Yale Stress CenterBiography
Ania M. Jastreboff, MD, PhD is an Associate Professor in Medicine and Pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine. She serves as the director of the Yale Obesity Research Center (Y-Weight) and the co-director of the Yale Center for Weight Management. She is trained in both adult endocrinology and pediatric endocrinology, is an obesity medicine physician-scientist, and an international leader in research and clinical application of anti-obesity pharmacotherapeutics. Her work has included working to develop Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines (AACE/ACE 2016), serving on the Board of Directors for the American Board of Obesity Medicine, educating the next generation of Obesity Medicine physicians by teaching at national and international obesity treatment courses, and conducting cutting-edge clinical-translational obesity research. Her research includes large, multi-center clinical outcomes trials using novel anti-obesity pharmacotherapeutics and studies examining the neurobiology underlying obesity and mechanisms of anti-obesity medications (supported by the NIH/NIDDK). Recently, she has served as lead author for trials investigating potential novel nutrient-stimulated hormone-based therapies for obesity including dual hormone receptor agonist tirzepatide (NEJM) a novel GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist (Jastreboff, et al., NEJM, 2022) and triple hormone receptor agonist retatrutide (NEJM) a novel GIP/GLP-1/Glucagon receptor agonist (Jastreboff, et al., NEJM, 2023). Dr. Jastreboff thoughtfully advocates for compassionate care for patients with obesity and was recently interviewed Oprah.
Videos of Dr. Jastreboff and colleagues from the NEJM about:
- What causes obesity: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/...
- Supporting patients with obesity: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/...
- Medications and surgery for obesity treatment: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/...
Yale video with Dr. Jastreboff about anti-obesity medications and the biology of obesity.
Podcast (Yale Talk) with the president of Yale University, Dr. Peter Salovey, speaking with Dr. Jastreboff.
Clinically, Dr. Jastreboff specializes in sophisticated use of anti-obesity medication combinations to help patients reach their weight and health goals.
Appointments
Endocrinology
Associate Professor on TermPrimaryGeneral Pediatrics
Associate Professor on TermSecondary
Other Departments & Organizations
- Center for Weight Management
- Diabetes Center
- Diabetes Program
- Diabetes Research Center
- Endocrinology
- General Pediatrics
- Internal Medicine
- Obesity Research Working Group
- Pediatric Weight Solutions Program
- Status of Women in Medicine Committee (SWIM)
- Yale Medicine
- Yale Obesity Research Center (Y-Weight)
- Yale Stress Center
Education & Training
- Student - Yale Advanced Emerging Leaders
- Yale University (2023)
- Yale Public Voices Fellowship
- Yale University (2022)
- Clinical Scholar
- Yale University School of Medicine (2013)
- YCCI Clinical Research Scholar
- Yale School of Medicine (2013)
- PhD
- Yale University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Investigative medicine (2012)
- Neuromanaging in Psychiatry
- Yale School of Medicine (2011)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Yale School of Medicine (2011)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Yale School of Medicine (2011)
- Food Policy and Science
- Yale University (2010)
- Learning to Mentor the next generation of scientists
- Yale School of Medicine (2009)
- Nutrition and Chronic Disease
- Yale University (2009)
- Chief Resident
- University of Maryland (2006)
- Residency
- University of Maryland School of Medicine (2006)
- Intern
- University of Maryland (2003)
- MD
- University of Maryland at Baltimore (2002)
- BA
- Bucknell University, Art History/Major, Music/Minor. Magna cum laude (1998)
Research
Overview
obesity and cancer; anti-obesity pharmacotherapy; cancer prevention and risk reduction
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Academic Achievements and Community Involvement
Clinical Care
Overview
Ania M. Jastreboff, MD, PhD, is an adult and pediatric endocrinologist with expertise in obesity medicine and weight management. She cares for patients who have prediabetes, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, and type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Dr. Jastrebroff, who is director of the Yale Obesity Research Center (Y-Weight), says she empathizes with patients who struggle to lose weight or maintain weight loss. “Carrying excess weight and having obesity is not a lifestyle choice. Obesity is a chronic disease and should be treated with the same vigor and integrity as other chronic diseases,” she says. “We are in the infancy of our understanding of the mechanisms that underlie obesity. Many novel treatments are under development, including new anti-obesity medications, endoscopic procedures, and the refining of behavioral and surgical interventions.”
An assistant professor of medicine (endocrinology) and of pediatrics (endocrinology) at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Jastrebroff says one of her goals is to conduct clinic research that will lead to better treatments for obesity and also have a clear public health impact in mitigating the obesity “pandemic.”
Clinical Specialties
Fact Sheets
Diabetes: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Learn More on Yale MedicineType 2 Diabetes: Symptoms and Treatments
Learn More on Yale MedicineGastric Balloon (Intragastric Balloon)
Learn More on Yale MedicineHemoglobin A1C Test
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Board Certifications
Obesity Medicine
- Certification Organization
- AB of Obesity Medicine
- Original Certification Date
- 2016
Endocrinology Diabetes & Metabolism
- Certification Organization
- AB of Internal Medicine
- Original Certification Date
- 2012
Yale Medicine News
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News
- July 24, 2024Source: Wired
The Race for the Next Ozempic
- May 23, 2024Source: Yahoo
6 types of foods and drinks to avoid when taking Ozempic or Wegovy for weight loss
- May 09, 2024Source: Weight Watchers
What Exactly IS Obesity? A Yale Doctor Explains on Oprah
- April 12, 2024
Yale Cancer Center Faculty and Trainees Present at AACR Annual Meeting
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