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.
Funding Opportunities
Pilot & Feasibility Program
Applications are due Tuesday Feb 1, 2022, with an anticipated funding start date of April 1, 2022. Learn more on our P&F program here.
2022 “Passion to Find a Cure” Grant
This year will be the fourth year of funding for the Thomas J. Beatson Jr Foundation, which will fund, 5 grants, each at $100,000/year for 2 years, with an additional 10% for IDC.
The topics of the research are limited to type 1 diabetes and its related complications. The deadline for submission is Feb. 18, 2022 and the results of the selection process will be announced in May 2022. Applications from junior faculty, assistant professor or equivalent, are strongly encouraged.
Interested applicants may download application materials here.
Learn more about the many grants that the Beatson Foundation has supported by visiting their website.
Announcements
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.
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