About the DRTC
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.
Our Members
Graeme I. Bell, Ph.D.
Co-Directors:
Matthew J. Brady, Ph.D.
Louis H. Philipson, M.D., Ph.D.
David A. Ehrmann, M.D.
DRTC Special Event
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 1, 2021, with an anticipated funding start date of April 1, 2021.
Coming Event
Saturday, May 15, 2021 – 15th Annual Chicago Diabetes Day
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM CST | The program will be conducted remotely, via Zoom.
9:00 – 9:45 AM: Louis H. Philipson, M.D., Ph.D.; Department of Medicine, The University of Chicago
9:45 – 10:30 AM: Seth A. Berkowitz, M.D., Ph.D.; General Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Eight short oral presentations from young investigators/poster awardees and will be selected from among the poster submitted for the meeting.
Registration/Zoom Link will follow
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