"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.

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From the Diabetes Research Institute


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.





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With the DRI Foundation


Shop for a Cure!

Cure Thrift Shop opens in Manhattan’s East Village July 26th -- with all proceeds to benefit the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation.
>>Read more about it


Father Honored as "100 Notable People"
For Work with DRI

Ramon Poo, a member of the DRI Foundation's national board, has been named one of the "100 Notable People in the Medical Device Industry."

Poo, whose daughter Cristina has type 1 diabetes, has worked with DRI scientists to design and develop critical research equipment now used by diabetes researchers worldwide.
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See "100 Notable People" List

>> Watch video interview
>> Read news coverage


Delicious HoneyTree Product
Supports Diabetes Research Institute

Under a new partnership, a portion of sales of HoneyTree’s Sugar Free Imitation Honey will support the cure-focused research at the DRI.
>> Read News Release  

DRI Foundation Earns
Back-to-Back Highest Rating

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


Interactive 2007 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.

 

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