Michael Kleerekoper, M.B.
Professor
Departments of Internal Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, and
Pathology
Endocrinology Section
4J University Health Center
Detroit, MI 48202
e-mail: kleerekoper@intmed.wayne.edu
phone: 313-745-4008
fax: 313-
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Kleerekoper recieved his medical training at the University of Sydney, Australia. After completing a fellowship in endocrinology and metabolism at Washington University - St. Louis, he joined the faculty at Henry Ford Hospital and began his research in the area of bone and endocrinology. In 1993, he joined Wayne State University in the Endocrinology section of the Department of Internal Medicine. He serves as Director of Research for the areas of Bone & Mineral Metabolism and Gerontology for the School of Medicine. Dr. Kleerekoper is also a member of the Institute for Gerontology.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Clinical disorders of bone and mineral meatabolism
- Osteoporosis
- Bone density
- Fragility fractures
- Bone remodeling
- Biochemistry of bone remodeling
- Genetics of osteoporosis