Dr. Schlechte's research focuses on the biology of prolactin secreting pituitary tumors, anorexia-induced bone loss, and the relationship between hyperprolactinemia and osteopenia.

Honors, Awards, and Organizations

• Alpha Omega Alpha
• Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine and Board of Endocrinology and Metabolism
• American College of Physicians, Master
• Endocrine Society
• Phi Beta Kappa
• Association of American Physicians

Recent Publications

1. Schlechte JA: Long-Term Management of Prolactinomas. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 92:2861-2865, 2007.
2. Schlechte JA:  Update in Endocrinology and Diabetes. Ann Intern Med 147:563-573, 2007.
3. Calarge C, Ellingrod V, Zimmerman B, Acion L, Sivitz W, Schlechte J: Leptin Promoter -2548A/G Variants Predict Antipsychotic-Associated Weight Gain in Children. (Submitted)

PubMed publications list

Medical School:
University of Nebraska

Residency:
The University of Iowa

Fellowship:
The University of Iowa

Special Training:
Laboratory of Biochemistry, NIH