Simin Liu

Simin Liu () is an American physician-scientist and epidemiologist. He is recognized internationally for his leadership in the research of nutrition, genetics, epidemiology, and the environmental and biological determinants of complex diseases, particularly those related to cardiometabolic health in diverse populations. His research has pioneered novel concepts, uncovered critical mechanisms and risk factors, and developed research frameworks for diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. A hallmark of Liu's work is when his lab was among the first to define and quantify dietary glycemic load in humans, providing key insights into the functional role of dietary carbohydrates in the development of health outcomes. This novel nutritional concept has since become a cornerstone of clinical diabetes management, nutritional epidemiology, and dietary feeding trials in diverse populations worldwide. 

As a leading epidemiologist and physician-scientist, Liu has cultivated a global collaborative community for evidence-based clinical and population health precision practices aimed at chronic disease prevention and control. Particularly in China and Brazil, he has helped colleagues develop numerous clinical and population studies on cardiometabolic outcomes spanning lifespans and even generations.  These studies will prove to be unique and invaluable opportunities for aspiring public health investigators to address enduring questions in biological, clinical, and public health research. His leadership in global health has fostered a collaborative environment that drives innovation and cross-disciplinary research. Liu's collaborations extend both domestically and internationally, with the team engaging in research collaborations, teaching, and service activities across six of the Seven Continents.

A prolific scholar, Liu has an exceptional record of intellectual leadership. His research portfolio stands at over $20 million in extramural grant funding, 400+ peer-reviewed scholarly publications, and active participation in over 100 committees, advisory boards, and service events. As of November 2024, Liu has over 187,809 citations and an h-index of 155 on Google Scholar. Provided by Wikipedia