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Diabetes and endocrinology research has long been a major focus of investigation within the Division of the Biological Sciences of The University of Chicago. The University of Chicago Diabetes Research and Training Center promotes multidisciplinary research in diabetes by

• Creating an environment that supports important and innovative diabetes research;
• Raising awareness and interest in fundamental and clinical research locally, regionally and nationally;
• Enhancing diabetes research, education and training opportunities for patients, students, scientists and clinicians;
• Attracting and retaining new and young investigators;
• Providing core services that leverge funding and unique expertise;
• Fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, especially in emerging areas of research to catalyze new ideas and scientific approaches;
• Promoting the translation of scientific discoveries from bench to bedside to community to improve public health.

Raghavendra Mirmira, MD, PhD, has jointed UChicago as Professor of Medicine in the Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, and Director of the newly established Translational Research Center effective November 1, 2019.

The 2019 DRC Directors’ Meeting Book is now available on the DRC website.

Funding opportunity 

DRTC P&F announcement: Applications are due Monday Feb 3rd, 2020, with an anticipated funding start date of April 1, 2020.

Coming Event

Due to growing COVID-19 concerns, 15th Annual Chicago Diabetes Day will be postponed. It could be rescheduled to the fall or early winter.

Fall – 15th Annual Chicago Diabetes Day

8:30 AM to 2:00 PM | The University of Chicago, BSLC, 924 East 57th Street, Chicago, IL 60637

Louis H. Philipson, M.D., Ph.D. – From Monogenic/Atypical Diabetes to Precision Medicine for Diabetes: an International Initiative

David A. Guertin, Ph.D.  – Regulation of Metabolism

Seth A. Berkowitz, M.D., M.P.H.  – Food as Medicine for Diabetes

Raghu G. Mirmira, M.D., Ph.D. – Biomarkers in Diabetes Research