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Underscored by the pandemic, the need for a cure has never been more urgent. Learn how DRI scientists are relentlessly working toward that goal.
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Investigate areas within the body that can house transplanted islets and beneficial components for the cells' long-term health and protection.
Develop safe and effective immunotherapies to stop autoimmunity and/or shield islets from attack without harsh drugs.
Create a reliable and plentiful supply of insulin-producing cells or regenerate a patient's own islets.
A cure would mean restoring natural insulin production and normalizing blood sugar levels without imposing other risks.
DRI clinical trials are already dramatically improving the lives of some people with type 1 diabetes who are now living insulin free.
Through the DRI BioHub strategy, the Institute's scientists are addressing the major research challenges that stand in the way of a biological cure. But continuing this research is only possible with your support.
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