Frederike Sass, PhD Named Brehm/Concordia Scholar

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The Brehm Center welcomes Frederike Sass, Ph.D., as its newest Brehm/Concordia Scholar. The program supports promising investigators and collaborative research aimed at advancing the understanding and treatment of diabetes and metabolic disease. Sass will study how NK2R signaling interacts with leptin action in the central nervous system. She earned her Ph.D. in metabolic research from the University of Copenhagen.

 "We’re delighted to welcome Dr. Sass to the Brehm/Concordia Scholars community. By fostering collaborative research and supporting the next generation of leaders, we can accelerate progress toward better treatments—and ultimately a cure—for diabetes. Fellowship was deeply important to our founder, Mr. Bill Brehm, and this program proudly carries forward his commitment to bringing talented people together around a shared purpose.” -Molly Dwyer-White, Director, Brehm Center

Learn more about the Brehm Center Concordia Coalition.

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