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Research Database

This ADA's Research Database will allow you to search for useful information on Association-funded research grant awardees. This resource is intended to be an easy way to learn more about the American Diabetes Association's Research Program, and the important work being done through the generous donations of our donors.

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William, Gee, MD, PhD
Yale University School of Medicine
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Diabetes is a major health problem that affects nearly half a billion people worldwide and contributes to approximately 11% of all deaths. Diabetes results in high sugar levels that damage the small...
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Bhagirath, Chaurasia, PhD
University of Iowa
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Ceramides are fat molecules that accumulate in individuals with obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Recent research findings have shown that blocking ceramide synthesis production in fat/adipose...
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Xinxin, Chen, PhD
University of Virginia
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Inside our cells, there are tiny structures called mitochondria that act like powerhouses, producing energy that keeps our body running. These powerhouses are especially important in brown fat cells...
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Dr., Carmen, PhD, RDN
Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition
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Healthy eating is important for both diabetes management and prevention. Diets that include fresh, healthy foods, such as fruits and vegetables, are higher in fiber and lower in salt, fat, and added...
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John, Nelson, PhD
University of Virginia
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Motor neurons in the hindbrain's dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus (DMV) mediate parasympathetic control of digestion, insulin release, and hepatic glucose production. Understanding how these DMV...
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Bethany, R, MD, PhD
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
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Rising rates of childhood obesity are especially concerning because childhood-onset obesity and type 2 diabetes have worse clinical outcomes, including mortality, than when onset begins in adulthood...
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Karen, Cerosaletti, PhD
Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason
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Autoimmune type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a heterogenous disease, but the basis of this variation is not fully understood. T cells of the immune system participate in the destruction of insulin producing...
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Richard, K, PhD
University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus
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In Type1 (juvenile) diabetes insulin producing cells in the pancreas are destroyed by a malfunctioning immune system. These insulin producing cells are destroyed gradually over many years prior to...
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Lisa, R, MD, PhD
Northwestern University Medical School
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