Physiologists in Training Distinguished Lecture-Dr. Alyssa Hasty

Published on Thursday, February 15, 2024

The Physiologists in Training Distinguished Lecture is a trainee-organized distinguished lecture. It provides an opportunity for trainees and faculty to hear from distinguished scientists who have made major scientific contributions in their field. Each speaker is selected by the trainees of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics. In Fall of 2023, trainees hosted Dr. Alyssa Hasty, Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor and Chair, Molecular Physiology and Biophysics, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. https://lab.vanderbilt.edu/hasty-lab/person/alyssa-hasty-phd/  Pictured with Dr. Hasty are (L to R): Dr. Olufunto Badmus, Instructor, and Breland Crudup, graduate student, who served as hosts for her visit to the department in October 2023.

Dr. Hasty is a leader in the field of immunometabolism. Her research focuses on the role of macrophages in obesity and metabolic disease with an interest on the impact of various dietary fatty acids on metabolism.  Her current work focusses on macrophage iron handling as well as on immune changes in adipose tissue in weight gain, weight loss, and weight cycling. During her visit, she presented a seminar titled, "Immune Memory to Weight Loss and Regain."