Asem H. Ali, MBBS

Assistant Professor, Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Biography

Asem Ali, MBBS is an endocrinologist with particular interests include diabetes management (inpatient and outpatient), lipids, weight management and cardiometabolic health and prevention of complications. His research interests include understanding factors leading to weight gain and metabolic syndrome, and research experience includes use of isotopes to determine adipose tissue distribution and the associated mechanisms. In addition to certification in endocrinology, he is also a diplomate of American Board of Obesity Medicine and American Board of Clinical Lipidology.

Publications

  • Published 2/11/2026

    Cucchi E, Ali A, Guilarte-Walker Y, Barton B, Malkani S, Mordes J. Accuracy of a Continuous Glucose Monitor in the Intensive Care Unit. Diabetes Technol Ther. 2026 Feb 11; 15209156261423933. PMID: 41673946.

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  • Published 1/1/2023

    Domalik L, Shah V, Harlan DM, Ali A. Irwin & Rippe’s Intensive Care Medicine. Diabetic Comas: Ketoacidosis and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 2023.

  • Published 1/1/2023

    Ali A, Shah V, Harlan DM, Domalik L. Irwin & Rippe’s Intensive Care Medicine. Diabetic Comas: Management of Hyperglycemia in Critically Ill Patients. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. 2023.

  • Published 8/1/2016

    Alzaman N, Ali A. Obesity and Diabetes Mellitus in the Arab World. J of Taibah Uni Med Sci. 2016.

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  • Published 4/16/2015

    Ali AH, Mundi M, Koutsari C, Bernlohr DA, Jensen MD. Adipose Tissue Free Fatty Acid Storage In Vivo: Effects of Insulin Versus Niacin as a Control for Suppression of Lipolysis. Diabetes. 2015 Aug; 64(8):2828-35. PMID: 25883112.

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