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New York, NY (April 30, 2010) – At D.R.E.a.M.S. in the City, which benefits the Diabetes Research Institute, hundreds of New York’s trendsetters, socialites and industry leaders, like the acclaimed Chef Michel Nischan and Bob DeRoose, president and CEO of wine and...

"Please sir, can I have some more" ...cure! (December 6, 2010)  A few times a week, Coral Gables resident Sammy Schechter, 11, makes the famous request in a trembling voice, “Please sir, I want some more,” in the Actors’ Playhouse rendition of the Tony-award...

The Diabetes Research Institute faculty and staff proclaim, "We will cure diabetes. This is not a prediction. It's our promise." Miami, FL -- November 12, 2010 – The Diabetes Research Institute is joining the International Diabetes Federation, the United...

Read Dr. Alessia Fornoni's article in The New England Journal of Medicine Alessia Fornoni, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at the Miller School, has published an invited editorial in the November 18...

One hundred dollars will be donated to the DRI for each Tibi tee sold. (October 13, 2010)  New York-based fashion line Tibi is creating a printed t-shirt for the Diabetes Research Institute to honor Alfred Shaheen, who passed away on December 28, 2008 from...

Dr. Luigi Meneghini and his team at the DRI's Kosow Center will be conducting a study to determine if exercise plus drug therapy can further reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in people with diabetes. DRI researchers are launching a study of type 2 diabetes...

The Diabetes Research Institute is pursuing many types of stem cells in an effort to overcome the shortage of insulin-producing cells. Despite the continuing debate over federally-funded stem cell research, the DRI remains committed to moving this promising area of...

Exhibition commemorates the 90th anniversary of the life-saving drug through stories including the experience of one New York child "J.L." before insulin on December 7, 1922 (15 pounds) and after insulin on February 26, 1923 (30 pounds).  Photo courtesy of Eli Lilly...

Miami (July 2010) - Dr. Norma Kenyon is part of a team of DRI researchers whose work in identifying alternative sites for transplanted islets has been selected for presentation at the prestigious Transplantation Society's 23rd Congress in Vancouver, Canada....

Miami (July 2010) - After a survey of patients completed by the University of Miami Medical Group, the Kosow Diabetes Treatment Center at the Diabetes Research Institute was recognized with an award for the highest patient ratings at the University of Miami Miller...

(July 2010) New findings from a one-year study conducted at 30 medical centers, including the Diabetes Research Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, show that type 1 diabetes patients achieve better glucose control using an insulin pump in...

Author Brenda Novak’s “labor of love” online creation for her diabetic son provides opportunities for budding writers, hope and funds for research (Hollywood, FL), June 3, 2010 – Against a backdrop of tough times, award winning author, mother of five, philanthropist...

American Idol finalist Kevin Covais joins the Diabetes Diplomats to raise funds for the Diabetes Research Institute   American Idol Season Five Finalist Kevin Covais has joined the Diabetes Diplomats, the fastest growing community aiming for the cure. Hollywood, FL ...

First-grader Leo Gregory points to a Helping Hands poster at Tenafly NJ’s Smith School. (May 2010) - Elementary-school students at The Smith School in Tenafly, NJ, recently stepped up to support their classmate, Leo Gregory, with a project that...

Dr. Norma Kenyon said that “it takes a village” to achieve greatness in healthcare. (May, 2010) - In the diabetes community, the DRI’s Norma Sue Kenyon, Ph.D., has always been a hero.  And in May of this year, she was given the title in an official capacity...

Building and Construction Trades Department President Mark Ayers Hollywood, FL (April 5, 2010) – The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation announced today that its largest contributor, the Building and Construction Trades Department (BCTD) of...

The new AAP inductees are from left: Richard Cote, M.D., Camillo Ricordi, M.D., Antonio Bianco, M.D., Ph.D., and Joyce Slingerland, M.D., Ph.D. DRI Scientific Director Dr. Camillo Ricordi, together with three other physicians from the University of Miami Miller...

Brenda Novak with her son, Thad, who has type 1 diabetes. (Hollywood, FL), March 23, 2010 – As if being a mother of five and a New York Times bestselling author weren’t enough, award-winning novelist Brenda Novak is also a true philanthropist. Now in its 6th year,...

James McClellan, a CPA and president of the Fred and Mabel R. Parks Foundation. (March 2010)  “We aim to put the Diabetes Research Institute out of business.  We want to see a cure for this disease, and I believe the DRI is on the right track,” said Jim...

MichCanSka 2010 Benefits the Diabetes Research Institute (February 25, 2010) – The Winter Olympics aren’t the only snowy weather events taking the spotlight in Canada right now.  MichCanSka 2010 is an international snowmobiling charity ride from Michigan to Alaska...

**The Diabetes Research Institute and Foundation were terribly saddened to learn of the passing of Tre Porfirio on November 28, 2010.  He was a true hero. Dr. Camillo Ricordi, U.S. Airman Tre Porfirio, and Dr. Craig Shriver are presented with awards during the...

Hollywood, FL (January 29, 2010) -  A special edition of the American Journal of Transplantation focusing on islet transplantation features several studies conducted by scientists at the Diabetes Research Institute, reinforcing the DRI's leadership...

HOLLYWOOD, FL (January 7, 2010) – On Tuesday evening February 2, 2010, the glitz and glamour of South Beach will converge upon The Clevelander Hotel located at 1020 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL when former NFL players Henri & Zack Crockett welcome scores of...