DERC Directors

Executive Committee

Director
Jerry P. Palmer, M.D.
Professor of Medicine
University of Washington
Chief, Division of Endocrinology/Metabolism
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
(206) 764-2688
jpp@u.washington.edu

Deputy Director and Associate Director for Enrichment Programs
David E. Cummings, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Washington
(206) 764-2335
davidec@u.washington.edu

Associate Director for Clinical Research
Steven E. Kahn, M.B., Ch.B.
Professor of Medicine
University of Washington
Staff Physician
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
(206) 764-2138
skahn@u.washington.edu

Associate Director for Pilot and Feasibility Study Programs
Denis G. Baskin, Ph.D.
Research Professor of Medicine and Biological Structure
University of Washington
Senior Research Career Scientist
VA Puget Sound Health Care System
(206) 768-5222
baskindg@u.washington.edu

Head, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition
Alan Chait, M.D.
Edwin L. Bierman Professor of Medicine
Director, Clinical Nutrition Unit
UW Medicine, South Lake Union Campus
(206) 543-3158
achait@u.washington.edu