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The mission of the Diabetes Research Institute is to develop -- and rapidly apply -- the most promising research to treat and cure those now living with diabetes.
Housed within the Leon J. Simkins Research Tower are a myriad of laboratories and core facilities where scientists focus on cutting-edge methods to restore natural insulin production.
Emerging Technologies
Learn how DRI scientists are using new technologies to develop new approaches
to restore normal insulin function.
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Islet Transplantation
Islet transplantation is a procedure that replaces the insulin-producing cells that were mistakenly destroyed by the body’s own immune system.
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Eliminating Immunosuppression
DRI scientists are working on ways to give patients healthy islets without the long-term
use of powerful anti-rejection drugs.
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Stem Cell Research
Researchers are looking to stem cells to create an unlimited supply of insulin-producing cells. |
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