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Last published 2026
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Jon Oden

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Professor

Peds Pediatrics, College of Medicine

5 h-index 14 pubs 322 cited

  • Humans
  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Female
  • Male
  • Obesity
  • Body Mass Index
  • Insulin Resistance
  • Blood Glucose
  • Insulin
  • Case-Control Studies
  • Mass Screening
  • Cancer Survivors
  • Body Composition
  • Risk Factors

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Biography and Research Information

OverviewAI-generated summary

Jon Oden's research program focuses on pediatric obesity and its associated metabolic complications, particularly in relation to glucose homeostasis and insulin resistance. He has investigated the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in obese children and its impact on glucose metabolism. His work also explores screening methods for type 2 diabetes in this population. Oden has examined the relationship between growth hormone concentrations and insulin resistance in obese pediatric patients. Additionally, his research includes understanding metabolic syndrome as a sequela of radiation exposure in children with hypothalamic obesity, and identifying potential biomarkers for monitoring liver fat in pediatric obesity.

Metrics

  • h-index: 5
  • Publications: 14
  • Citations: 322

Selected Publications

  • Proceedings from Nourish Now: A science dialogue on improving adolescent health through nutrition (2026)
    Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Fibroblast Growth Factor-21 to Adiponectin Ratio: A Potential Biomarker to Monitor Liver Fat in Children With Obesity (2020)
    Frontiers in Endocrinology 20 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Treatment of Pediatric Obesity: Past and Present Approaches to Diet and Exercise (2019)
    Elsevier eBooks 6 citations DOI OpenAlex

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