Sherita Hill Golden
Sherita Hill Golden (pronounced: shuh-REE-tuh hill GOLD-en) is a prominent American endocrinologist and medical researcher known for her significant contributions to the field of diabetes and mental health.
Etymology
The name Sherita is of American origin and is a variant of the name Sherita, which is derived from the French word 'Cherie' meaning 'beloved'. The surname Golden is of English origin and is derived from the Old English 'gylden' meaning 'made of gold'. Hill is a common surname of English origin and is often given to those who lived on or near a hill.
Career
Sherita Hill Golden is the Hugh P. McCormick Family Professor of Endocrinology and Metabolism and Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer for Johns Hopkins Medicine. Her research focuses on the mechanisms through which diabetes and related conditions may contribute to the onset and progression of mental health disorders.
Related Terms
- Endocrinology: The branch of biology and medicine dealing with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones.
- Diabetes: A group of metabolic disorders characterized by a high blood sugar level over a prolonged period of time.
- Mental Health: The level of psychological well-being or an absence of mental illness. It is the state of someone who is "functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment".
- Johns Hopkins Medicine: An American nonprofit academic medical center that combines medical education, research, and patient care.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sherita Hill Golden
- Wikipedia's article - Sherita Hill Golden
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