"We will cure diabetes. This is not a prediction; it is a promise."


Camillo Ricordi, M.D.,
DRI Scientific Director

 

Diabetes Research Institute

A recognized world leader in cure-focused diabetes research, pioneering new cell-based therapies to restore insulin production.


Learn About Diabetes Research:

From the Diabetes Research Institute


DRI Researcher Wins Prestigious "Pathfinder" Award

Biomedical Engineer Cherie Stabler, Ph.D., is one of 10 scientists nationwide to win the Type 1 Diabetes Pathfinder Award from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).
>>Read News Release

Successful "Diabetes 2.0" Event
Shares What's New in Research
and Treatment

 
 
See what happened at the 7th New York Research Update in New York City.

Learn -- from the experts -- what's next in diabetes research and
treatment.

>>Watch video coverage


DRI Researchers Identify How Cells Help Regulate Blood Sugar

 Novel finding could help treat patients with diabetes.  Featured on cover of  prestigious scientific journal.
>>Read about research
>>Listen to podcast
>>Watch interview with researcher
   

DRI Develops Revolutionary Technique to Advance Research

For the first time, DRI researchers can see insulin producing cells at work inside a living organism.
>>Read about research
>>Listen to podcast with researcher


Hear the Latest from the Labs

Diabetes Research Institute scientists discuss their cure-focused research
in series of podcasts.
>>Listen to reports

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With the DRI Foundation

 

Two Families, Two Cities, Same Fight:
to Cure Diabetes with the DRI

The Salmon family in New York and the Finkelstein family in Miami are both putting their faith in the DRI.
>> Watch TV Coverage of the Salmons
>> Watch TV Coverage of the Finkelsteins

New Fashion 
Trend Supports DRI 

See what hot celebs -- like Brooke Burke (right) -- are already wearing the bracelets!     


Calling All Kids!

Families went "Around the World" at the recent Kids Party for a Cure!  Click here to see photos of the event. 


CHECK OUT AN EVENT NEAR YOU


Shop for a Cure!

Discover fabulous finds and one-of-a-kind treasures at Manhattan’s Cure Thrift Shop, benefiting the DRI.

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