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DRI scientists are urgently working to discover a biological cure for the millions living with diabetes.
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Engineering a mini-endocrine pancreas in a site within the body that can house transplanted islets and other "helper" cells.
Developing safe and effective immunotherapies to halt autoimmunity and/or shielding islets from attack without anti-rejection drugs.
Creating a reliable and plentiful supply of insulin-producing cells, or regenerating 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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