Bob Farese has been selected as one of 14 leaders in the endocrinology field to receive a prestigious 2018 Laureate Award from the Endocrine Society. Established in 1944, these awards recognize the highest achievements in the field of endocrinology, including groundbreaking research and innovations in clinical care. Bob was awarded the Roy O. Greep Award for Outstanding Research for his seminal contributions to the understanding of cellular lipid metabolism. His work has shown how alterations in lipid synthesis and storage contribute to the pathogenesis of human diseases, in particular type 2 diabetes, and has suggested new targets for therapy. Bob also pioneered the cell biology of lipid droplets, the cellular organelle responsible for storing triglycerides and metabolic energy, including identifying hundreds of genes that govern lipid storage in cells. To learn more, please click here.