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Basic and Applied Research

Diabetes Research

Diabetes researchers in lab

The Diabetes Institute (DI) is creating a culture of research excellence that explores and links cutting-edge basic laboratory investigations with innovative and dynamic clinical research studies to enhance the future of diabetes patient care, prevention, and cure.

The DI research focus areas:

Obesity, Insulin Resistance, and Diabetes

Cardiovascular Disease

Population Health

Patents and Funding

  • Patents Issued

    Seventeen (17) patents issued to Diabetes Institute Investigators since 2014.

  • Extramural Funding

    Over $4M in extramural funding awarded in fiscal year 2023. 

  • DISIRE

    Diabetes Institute Summer Interprofessional Research Experience

    This summer undergraduate program has an interdisciplinary focus consisting of online instruction, weekly seminars, journal club didactics, and research with a mentor. 

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