Dr Ben Albert
Paediatrician Ben Albert investigated why insulin becomes less effective in people who are obese, leading to health issues like heart disease and diabetes.
Key facts
Programme: PhD
Research topic: “Metabolic Effects of Omega-3 Long Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids”
Supervisor: Professor Wayne Cutfield
New Zealander Ben Albert is a paediatrician who decided to do a PhD at the Liggins Institute and is now a senior research fellow on staff. Ben investigated insulin sensitivity and why this hormone becomes less effective in people who are obese, leading to health issues like heart disease and diabetes.
Watch Ben explain what it’s like to take on a research project if you’re a practising clinician, and the additional skills you develop in the process.