"We will cure diabetes. This is not a prediction; it is a promise."


Camillo Ricordi, M.D.,
DRI Scientific Director

 

Diabetes Research Institute

A recognized world leader in cure-focused diabetes research, pioneering new cell-based therapies to restore insulin production.


Learn About Diabetes Research:

From the Diabetes Research Institute


DRI Researchers Identify How Cells Help Regulate Blood Sugar

Novel finding could help treat patients with diabetes.  Featured on cover of  prestigious scientific journal.
>>Read about research
>>Listen to podcast
>>Watch interview with researcher

    

DRI Develops Revolutionary Technique to Advance Research

For the first time, DRI researchers can see insulin producing cells at work inside a living organism.
>> Read about research
>> Listen to podcast with researcher


Stem Cell Success in Mice

Diabetes Research Institute Scientific Director Dr. Camillo Ricordi comments on the latest developments in stem cell research -- in an online blog and in the New York Times.
>> Read the blog
>> Read the New York Times coverage


Hear the Latest from the Labs

Diabetes Research Institute scientists discuss their cure-focused research
in series of podcasts.
>>Listen to reports


DRI Invention Promotes Increase
In Insulin Producing Cells

Delivers higher level of oxygen that is key for
cell development.


R E S E A R C H  S P O T L I G H T

Tissue Engineering

New devices and techniques to help restore insulin production. Watch interviews with
DRI scientists.




Support Diabetes Research:

With the DRI Foundation


Learn What's New in Research and Treatment; Attend New York Update


What's next in diabetes research and treatment? What's available now? How are DRI scientists harnessing new technologies in research and treatment?
Learn all this and more at the 7th New York Research Update in New York City in October.
>> Learn more about the event, order tickets

Calling Kids 
of All Ages!

Join the DRI in its quest to find a cure for kids Around the World.  Save the date for Kids Party for a Cure November 23 at the Hilton Miami Downtown. While you're waiting for the big event, submit jokes for the joke book and purchase a sponsorship or individual tickets!
>>Learn more now!  

   
 

   

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DRI Foundation Earns
Back-to-Back Highest Rating

The respected oversight organization Charity Navigator gives the Foundation "four stars"  for second straight year.


Interactive Annual Report

Learn how the DRI is pushing Beyond the Boundaries to cure diabetes, in an interactive annual report. Features links to podcasts with researchers.
>>Read the report


Your Child was Just Diagnosed with Diabetes ... Now What?

The PEP Squad can help Parents Empower Parents.

>>Regional Offices  
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Generous Partners

 

 

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