Faculty

Ana L. Creo, M.D.

Location

Rochester, Minnesota

Contact

Creo.Ana@mayo.edu Clinical Profile

SUMMARY

Ana L Creo, M.D., is a pediatric endocrinologist at Mayo Clinic researching diabetes and growth conditions. Her research mainly focuses on type 1 diabetes and enhancing the understanding of the development of type 1 diabetes, its early treatment options, innovative diabetes management strategies and new diabetes technology.

Focus areas

  • Type 1 diabetes biomarker identification and genetic pathogenesis. Dr. Creo explores identifying biomarkers that may indicate the onset of type 1 diabetes and its progression in individuals at risk. These biomarkers are crucial for understanding more about early diagnosis and personalized treatment. Her goal is to improve the understanding of genetic factors contributing to the onset of type 1 diabetes.
  • Immune modulation therapies. Dr. Creo also is a member of TrialNet, and through this consortium investigates new approaches to alter the immune system to prevent or slow the progression of all stages of type 1 diabetes in children.
  • Diabetes technology. Dr. Creo investigates different diabetes technologies and devices that may improve the care or decrease the burden individuals and their families face when managing type 1 diabetes.
  • Growth disorders. Dr. Creo strives to identify new ways to approximate growth potential through bone age and normative standards. She also has an interest in exploring how artificial intelligence may assist in detecting growth conditions in children.

Significance to patient care

Dr. Creo's research has a significant impact in the care of children with a wide range of endocrine disorders including type 1 diabetes. Her findings may lead to better outcomes through early detection and management of illness, reduction of complications, and improvement in quality of life for the children and families affected by these conditions.

Professional highlights

  • North American ambassador, International Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes, 2022-present.
  • Reviewer, Pediatric Diabetes, 2020-present.
  • Site director, TrialNet, 2020-present.
  • Member, outstanding junior researcher program, Society for Pediatric Research, 2023.
  • Teacher of the Year, Mayo Fellows Association, Mayo Clinic, 2022.
  • Krager Best Novel Insight Paper Award, Pediatric Endocrine Society and European Society for Hormone Research, 2021.

PROFESSIONAL DETAILS

Primary Appointment

  1. Consultant, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine

Academic Rank

  1. Associate Professor of Pediatrics

EDUCATION

  1. Fellow Pediatric Endocrinology, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. Certificate - Post Doctoral Certificate Program (Center for Clinical and Translational Science) Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  3. Chief Resident - Pediatrics Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
  4. Certificate - Research Applications for Practice Improvement Decisions (Center for Clinical and Translational Science) Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  5. Resident - Pediatrics Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
  6. Resident Pediatric and Adolescent Medic, Programs in Rochester, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  7. MD The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
  8. Research Internship - Human Genomic Summer Student Programs National Institutes of Health
  9. BS - Human Biology; Minor in Music Brown University

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