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Ayotunde Dokun, MD, PhD, FACE
Professor and Director
Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism
FOEDRC Verna Funke Chair in Diabetes Research


The Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism is committed to providing excellent clinical care, education of learners at all levels, and the advancement of knowledge through pursuit of biomedical research. Clinical care is provided in the University of Iowa Health Care inpatient units and the Medicine Specialty Clinic. All division faculty members are board certified in endocrinology and are regionally and nationally recognized for their expertise. The faculty, in collaboration with nurse practitioners and specialized nursing staff such as certified diabetes educators, endocrine nurses, dietitians and social workers, are focused on the delivery of excellent clinical care.

Our People

Administration

Division Leadership
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Ayotunde Dokun, MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine
Director, Division of Endocrinology-Metabolism

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Amie Ogunsakin, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
Clinical Director, Division of Endocrinology-Metabolism

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Brian O'Neill, MD, PhD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director, Endocrine Fellowship Program

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Collin Just, MBA
Administrator, Division of Endocrinology-Metabolism
Administrative Support
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Laura Bibby
Division Coordinator
Administrative Services Specialist
E400 GH
319-353-7812

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Stacey Mumm
Fellowship Coordinator
Administrative Services Coordinator
E400 GH
stacey-mumm@uiowa.edu

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The Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism is proud to be designated a Center of Excellence by the ENETs.

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The University of Iowa Neuroendocrine Tumor Clinic is designated as a Center for Excellence by the Pheo Para Alliance.

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University of Iowa Health Care is listed among the “high performing” institutions in the nation and #1 in Iowa for its adult diabetes and endocrinology care.

News

Sivitz receives 2026 DiBona Award

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
William (Bill) Sivitz, MD, emeritus professor in Endocrinology and Metabolism, has been named the winner of the DiBona Award for Academics in Service of the ICVAHCS.

Remembering Daryl Granner, MD, 1936 – 2026

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Former endocrinology division chief and founder of the Carver College of Medicine Distinguished Mentor Award leaves lasting impact on diabetes research, education, and clinical care

Dillon wins Theilen Award

Friday, March 20, 2026
Joseph S. Dillon, MB, BCh, BAO, has been awarded one of the highest distinctions the Carver College of Medicine grants, the Dr. Ernest O. Theilen Clinical Teaching and Service Award.

Conferences

Monday

  • Fellows' Curriculum Lecture Series
    2:00-4:00 pm
    E423-1 GH

Friday

  • Endocrine Grand Rounds
    7:30-8:15 am
    C44-A GH

Obesity Research and Education conferences

  • Frontiers in Obesity, Diabetes and Metabolism Seminar Series
  • Diabetes and Obesity Basic Research Chalk Talks

Educational Videos

What is Obesity?
Marcelo Correia, MD, MSC, PhD

What is Diabetes Mellitus
William Sivitz, MD

Type 1 DM and MASLD
Adeyinka Taiwo, MBBS, MSc, FRCP