Wen Hu
Dr. Wen Hu graduated from McGill University Medical School in 2003, completed residency training in Internal Medicine followed by Endocrinology and Metabolism at the McGill University Health Center. She joined the Department of Medicine as an assistant professor in 2009 while completing a Master's degree in Experimental Medicine. Dr. Hu is actively involved in teaching, both at the medical school level and residency training. She is a member of the McGill University Endocrinology and Metabolism Residency Training committee and the Director of the McGill University Metabolic Fellowship.
Areas of interest: Quality Improvement
Top 3 quality improvement interests:
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T1DM safety in hospital setting
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Prevention of SGLT2i-related euglycemic DKA
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Prevention/improvement in the management of glucocorticoids-related endocrine complications (hyperglycemia, osteoporosis, secondary adrenal insufficiency)
Open to supervising trainees in QI research?
Yes, as a primary or co-supervisor
Dr. Wen Hu's clinical practice consists of a mix of general endocrinology and diabetes mellitus. Her special interest lies in obesity, specifically the management of obesity and related diseases, and more importantly, the prevention of weight gain or regain. Dr. Hu's research focuses on understanding the regulation of body weight. Presently, she is completing a project that studies the changes in appetite regulating hormones following weight reduction and their effects on the central nervous system using functional brain imaging.