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Women's Interprofessional Network

WIN ADA

Connect with other women who are leaders in diabetes research and care, and access career-advancing resources through the American Diabetes Association's (ADA’s) member-only Women’s Interprofessional Network of the ADA (WIN ADA). 

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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

Meet the 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.

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Spotlight the Science of Women Leaders

Spotlight the Science of Women Leaders

Barbara E. Corkey, PhD, is a prominent leader in the diabetes field with 40 years of research support and 180 publications. Hear about her truly remarkable contributions with WIN ADA founders.

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Professional Development Course

This is a professional development opportunity for early- to mid-career ADA members. It is for female clinicians, scientists, educators, and other health professionals in diabetes who want to further their career, as well as mentorship. 

  • Developing leadership skills 
  • Advocating for yourself
  • Networking
  • How to give a speech 
  • Prioritizing work-life balance 
  • Addressing imposter syndrome
  • How to write letters of support
  • Mentorship opportunities

Course applications will open in May 2027. 

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WIN ADA Awards

The WIN ADA recognizes a female professional in the diabetes field who has made outstanding contributions to diabetes research, clinical practice, diabetes education, public health, and/or other related disciplines with the Lois Jovanovic Transformative Woman in Diabetes Award. Additionally, the WIN ADA celebrates four abstract award recipients at the Scientific Sessions each year.

Learn About Awards
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Join the WIN ADA on the DiabetesPro Member Forum

All WIN ADA members have access to the DiabetesPro® Member Forum, the ADA’s online communications and resource-sharing platform. You can communicate and share resources with women in science and healthcare around the globe. Use your membership credentials to sign in and begin exploring:

  • Discussion forums 
  • Resource libraries
  • Event calendars exclusive to the WIN ADA and the WIN ADA Advisory Group
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Frequently Asked Questions about WIN ADA

Yes, in order to join the WIN ADA, you must first be an ADA professional member.

It's easy to become a WIN ADA member! Simply sign in at my.diabetes.org with your membership account. On the "My Account" page, select "yes" for WIN ADA.

The only cost associated with joining the WIN ADA is the annual price of your ADA membership. Different membership levels are available to become an ADA professional member.