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Range of Progress Presented
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As evidence that the DRI is tackling diabetes from many angles, our scientists presented research updates on more than a dozen initiatives at the 70th Scientific Sessions in June.
Presentations ranged from new uses for bioengineered devices that protect islets to newly-observed behavior of toxic T-cells, and demonstrate how we're coordinating efforts across many disciplines as we seek a biological cure for the disease. |
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The DRI's Midhat Abdulreda presents at the ADA's 70th Scientific Sessions as Dr. Camillo Ricordi looks on.
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DRI Researchers Published
in International Diabetes Monitor |
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Articles written by two Diabetes Research Institute scientists, Drs. Jay Skyler and Alberto Pugliese, were published in the most recent issue of International Diabetes Monitor.
One article reviews intervention strategies for the management of diabetes, and the second reports on the cumulative findings of genetic research on the predisposition and onset of type 1 diabetes. |
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Two articles by DRI researchers were published in the International Diabetes Monitor.
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Story of Wounded Soldier
Featured on dLife TV |
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| The unprecedented islet transplant procedure on a U.S. soldier wounded in Afghanistan that was performed by the DRI and doctors from Walter Reed Army Medical Center was featured on the dLife program on the CNBC network. |
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Soldier Tre Porfirio underwent an historic procedure led by the DRI and Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
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In Case You Missed It...
DRI Explores Potential
of Naturally-Occurring Cells to Benefit Diabetes Patients |
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In the most recent issue of DRI Focus, we talk with the DRI's Dr. Norma Kenyon.
She and a team of researchers discovered that Mesenchymal Stem Cells, which are found naturally in our body's own bone marrow and other tissues, have a beneficial effect on transplanted islets and may enhance the use of cell-based therapies for the treatment of diabetes. |
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Norma Kenyon, Ph.D., discusses
the potential of Mesenchymal Stem Cells. |
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In Case You Missed It...
DRI to Present Alternative Transplant Site Research |
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The DRI's Dr. Norma Kenyon is part of a team of researchers whose work in identifying alternative sites for transplanted islets has been selected for presentation at the prestigious Transplantation Society's 23rd Congress in Vancouver, Canada.
In the most recent issue of our DRI Focus Online e-newsletter, we detail the results of the team's alternative-site study which represent an important step toward the goal of achieving long-term success with islet transplantation. |
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