The Women's Interprofessional Network of the American Diabetes Association (WIN ADA) is our members-only network for female clinicians, scientists, educators, and other health professionals in diabetes. The group’s goals are simple, yet profound:
- Strengthen the voice and presence of women in diabetes research and clinical practice
- Recognize the significant contributions of women to the diabetes field
- Provide career development and networking opportunities to women of all career stages to help them achieve their full potential
- Increase research efforts on women’s health and sex as a biological variable in diabetes
Not yet a WIN ADA member? Sign in at my.diabetes.org with your membership account. On the "My Account" page, select "yes" for WIN ADA.
WIN ADA Awards
The WIN ADA Awards, including the Lois Jovanovic Transformative Woman in Diabetes Award and four Abstract Awards, recognize outstanding women who have made significant contributions to diabetes research, clinical care, public health, education, and related areas.
If you had an abstract accepted for the 83rd Scientific Sessions and are a WIN ADA member, consider applying for one of WIN ADA’s Abstract Awards. Awards are presented in the following categories:
- Sex as a Biological Variable and Women's Health
- Basic Science: Islet Biology, Immunology, Physiology or Obesity
- Behavioral Medicine, Nutrition, Education, and Exercise
- Clinical Diabetes, Epidemiology, and Diabetic Complications
The application for the abstract awards is closed. The recipients of the awards will be announced June 23rd.
Upcoming Events
The WIN ADA networking reception will take place in the ADA Booth in the Exhibit Hall on Friday June 23, 2023 at ADA's 83rd Scientific Sessions in San Diego, CA.
WIN ADA Professional Development Course
WIN ADA hosted its first professional development course in 2022- 2023.
The WIN ADA Professional Development Course will consist of 3 virtual sessions and 1 in-person session, each 2 hours in length from September 2023 through June 2024. This interactive, longitudinal program is a professional development opportunity for early to mid-career ADA members. Professional development topics will include: leadership skills, self-advocacy, networking, how to give a speech, work-life balance, imposter syndrome, how to write letters of support, and nominating women for awards. Additionally, a mentoring component will be available for participants.
This course is supported by funding from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust.
WIN ADA Advisory Group
Our WIN ADA Advisory Group consists of expert clinicians, scientists, educators, public health practitioners, and other diabetes professionals. This group meets regularly to plan WIN ADA activities, vote on award nominations, and discuss strategies for advancing women's careers.
Join WIN ADA on the DiabetesPro Forum!
All WIN ADA members have access to the DiabetesPro Forum, the Association's brand-new, online communications and resouce-sharing platform. The site features discussion forums, resource libraries, and event calendars exclusive to WIN ADA and the WIN ADA Advisory Group. This new resource will enable you to communicate with and share resources regularly with women in science and health care around the globe.