"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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Diabetes Research News:

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.





Diabetes Research Support:

From the DRI Foundation

Priceless Mother's Day Gift for Diabetic Son

Bestselling author Brenda Novak makes the Diabetes Research Institute a beneficiary in her annual Online Auction for Diabetes Research, held through the month of May. Novak's son, now 11, was diagnosed with diabetes at age five

>> Read News Release
>> Go to Auction Site


Supermodel Event Benefits DRI

Armani Exchange's IZABEL appeared at the AIX store in SoHo May 3rd -- supporting the DRI because her brother has diabetes.  

DREaMS in the City

Join celebrities such as New York Giants star Michael Strahan in
showing support for this fabulous affair May 14th in New York City.

DRI Foundation Earns
Back-to-Back Highest Rating

Respected oversight organization Charity Navigator gives 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


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