Enrichment Program
This Program is directed by Raghu Mirmira with Daisy Sahoo as Associate Director at MCW. The Enrichment Program is the focal point for the dissemination and exchange of knowledge within and between DRTC affiliated institutions, and around which all trainees benefit.
In this regard, training and development of the next generation of investigator is a major goal, and the Enrichment Program supports education and training through its support of 3 major diabetes-related NIDDK T32 training programs as well as other T32 programs (MSTP and Cardiovascular Diseases) relevant to the mission of the DRTC.
Annual Events
For over 15 years now, the University of Chicago is proud to host a spring symposium highlighting key research in the field of diabetes. The program typically includes a poster session, talks from visiting speakers, and two keynote presentations (including the Donald F. Steiner Award recipient).
The 2026 program took place May 9th, 2026. You can register for the event here. If you have specific questions related to the event, please contact Michelle Williams.
- Join clinical and research fellows on Wednesdays for a Journal Club from 12 — 1pm. Meetings are hosted by Division Chief to present and discuss journal articles and prominent research. This conference is for research/clinical fellows, but clinical fellows can attend if they want (additional information can be found here).
The University of Chicago's Research Seminar meets on Mondays at 12 noon Central Time unless otherwise noted. Speakers cover a wide variety of topics pertaining to endocrinology depending on their individual specialities. If you're interested in participating please contact Michelle Williams for more information.
The 14th annual University of Illinois Chicago Diabetes and Obesity Research Day will take place on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, both in person and online. This year’s focus is “Type 1 Diabetes,” featuring invited speakers discussing advances in prevention, treatment, clinical trials, diabetes technology, and emerging research.
Online attendees: After registering, you will be redirected to a confirmation page stating that a confirmation email was sent to your registered email address. Please remain on this page and click “Resend” to ensure you receive the webinar invitation and access link.
Lunch will be provided for registered attendees. To help us plan the appropriate number of meals, please register in advance (see below) and sign in upon arrival. Lunch availability will be limited to registered attendees.
Abstracts for poster presentations on Type 1 Diabetes and all areas of diabetes and obesity research are from investigators, students, and trainees are welcome. Posters for abstracts received by October 2 will be reviewed, and awards will be given for outstanding posters.
Abstract deadlines:
- October 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. — Deadline for full consideration for poster awards
- October 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. — Final poster abstract submission deadline
Links:
Register for the meeting: https://go.uic.edu/DORDRegistration2026
Abstract/Poster Instructions: https://go.uic.edu/DORDPosters2026
Learn more here.