Dr. Ildiko Lingvay is Tenured Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology and Professor in the Peter O'Donnel Jr. School of Public Health at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. She is Medical Director of the Office of Clinical Trials Management and Executive Director of the Diabetes and Obesity Research Program. Board certified in obesity medicine, endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, her research spans pathophysiology to treatment algorithms and comparative effectiveness in obesity, type 2 diabetes, and related metabolic conditions. Dr. Lingvay has participated in nearly 100 clinical trials and has authored over 200 publications in major medical journals.