About the Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism

UC San Diego endocrinologists are nationally and internationally renowned experts in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of diabetes and other endocrine disorders. Our academic center sets the standard for endocrinology through outstanding, compassionate patient care, cutting-edge research, and dedication to educating the next generation of endocrinologists.

In addition to clinical excellence, the Division also has outstanding research with a grants portfolio of over $10 million per year. The Division has been home to the NIH-funded Diabetes Research Center for over 20 years and a T32 Training Grant in Experimental Endocrinology, which has been continually funded for over 40 years.

History

The Division of Endocrinology was started by Dr. Len Garren and the Division of Metabolic Disease was started by Dr. Daniel Steinberg after the opening of the UCSD Medical School in 1968. Leadership of the Division of Endocrinology passed to Dr. Gordon Gill in 1971. The Division of Metabolic Disease merged with the Division of Endocrinology in 1985 to become the current joint Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism under Dr. Jerry Olefsky. Leadership of the Division subsequently passed to Dr. Wolfgang Dillmann in 2005, then to Dr. Nicholas Webster in 2010. Dr. Nai-Wen Chi joined Dr. Webster as Clinical Co-Chief in 2012, then was replaced by Dr. Kristen Kulasa in 2017 upon Dr. Chi's untimely passing.

The Division is currently led by Co-Chiefs Dr. Nick Webster and Dr. Gina Woods.