Kristin A. Sauter

  • Research Assistant Professor, Oregon National Primate Research Center
  • Director of Obese NHP Resource, Oregon National Primate Research Center

Biography

My primary research interest is bone health in the context of metabolic and/or immunologic challenge in various non-human primate (NHP) models. I study the skeletal consequences of 1) diet-induced obesity and weight loss interventions such as pharmaceuticals or bariatric surgery 2) aging and menopause with hormone replacement therapy 3) infectious diseases such as COVID or SIV/HIV with subsequent antiretroviral therapy.

Education and training

  • Degrees

    • Ph.D., 2010, Oregon Health and Science University
    • B.S., 2004, Oregon State University

  • Fellowship

    • 2010-2016 Postdoctoral fellowship, Roslin Institute, University of Edinburgh (UK)

Areas of interest

  • Metabolic bone disease and osteoporosis
  • Osteoclasts
  • DEXA (dual X-ray absorptiometry) for bone density analysis
  • MicroCT analysis of 3D bone geometry

Honors and awards

  • 2024 NIH K01 Mentored Research Scientist Development Award
  • 2023 Collins Medical Trust Award
  • 2007 NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Individual Predoctoral Fellowship

Publications

Publications