Prof David C. Klonoff

Prof David C. Klonoff

Endocrinologist and Diabetes Technology Pioneer

Position: Director, Dorothy L. and James E. Frank Diabetes Research Institute

Specialization: Diabetes Technology, Endocrinology, Digital Health

Affiliation: Mills-Peninsula Medical Center (Sutter Health), UCSF

Biography

David C. Klonoff, M.D. is an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes technology, a term he coined. He is Director of the Dorothy L. and James E. Frank Diabetes Research Institute of Mills-Peninsula Medical Center (Sutter Health) in San Mateo, California and a Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCSF.

Dr. Klonoff graduated from UC Berkeley (Phi Beta Kappa) and UCSF Medical School (Alpha Omega Alpha).

Key Research Areas

  • Diabetes technology innovation
  • Clinical applications of digital health in diabetes management
  • Artificial pancreas systems
  • Continuous glucose monitoring
  • Insulin delivery systems
  • Mobile health applications for diabetes

Research Focus

Professor Klonoff is a pioneer in the field of diabetes technology, having coined the term itself. His work focuses on developing and evaluating new technologies for diabetes management, including continuous glucose monitoring systems, insulin pumps, artificial pancreas systems, and mobile health applications.

Honors and Awards

  • FDA Director's Special Citation Award (2010) for contributions related to diabetes technology
  • American Diabetes Association's Outstanding Physician Clinician Award (2019)
  • IEEE Standards Association Conformity Assessment Award (2022)
  • International recognition for pioneering work in diabetes technology

Editorial and Academic Contributions

Dr. Klonoff is Editor of Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology and senior editor of the world's first three diabetes digital health books, contributing significantly to the academic literature in this field.

Leadership Roles

  • Director, Dorothy L. and James E. Frank Diabetes Research Institute
  • Clinical Professor of Medicine at UCSF
  • Editor, Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology
  • Senior editor of pioneering diabetes digital health books

Educational Background

  • Medical Degree, UCSF Medical School (Alpha Omega Alpha)
  • Undergraduate Degree, UC Berkeley (Phi Beta Kappa)

Industry Impact

Professor Klonoff's pioneering work in diabetes technology has significantly influenced the development and adoption of new technologies for diabetes management worldwide. His research and leadership have helped shape standards and practices in the field, improving care for millions of people with diabetes.