Mor-Li Hartman

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Mor-Li Hartman is a pioneering researcher in salivary diagnostics and adolescent metabolic health, with a focus on obesity-related biomarkers. Her most cited work, "Unhealthy Phenotype as Indicated by Salivary Biomarkers: Glucose, Insulin, VEGF-A, and IL-12p70 in Obese Kuwaiti Adolescents" (2016, 14 citations), established a non-invasive framework for detecting metabolic dysfunction. Hartman demonstrated that salivary concentrations of glucose, insulin, VEGF-A, and IL-12p70 can serve as reliable surrogates for blood-based markers, enabling early identification of unhealthy phenotypes in adolescents. This breakthrough has significant implications for pediatric obesity screening, particularly in high-risk populations. Her research bridges endocrinology, immunology, and public health, offering a scalable, low-cost alternative to traditional blood tests. By validating salivary biomarkers as proxies for systemic metabolic states, Hartman has opened new avenues for large-scale epidemiological studies and clinical interventions. Her work is especially impactful in regions with high obesity prevalence, where accessible diagnostics are critical. Hartman’s contributions underscore the potential of salivary diagnostics to transform metabolic disease monitoring, making her a key figure in adolescent health research.