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Make the most of 2012...there's still time! One of the greatest areas of uncertainty facing American taxpayers is what will happen with the tax code. Here is a synopsis of how different—but plausible—scenarios could develop:• The current “Bush tax cuts” are...

The DRI's tissue and bioengineering teams are at the center of one of the most important initiatives underway at the Institute -- the development of a mini organ that mimics the native pancreas. December 12, 2012 -- Engineers design things. They apply their respective...

Create a family team like Team Jace... December 2012) -- We love Walgreens! And it’s not just because it’s our favorite neighborhood stop for prescriptions, photos and a whole lot more. It’s not simply that the company is a trusted partner of the DRI Foundation that,...

The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation is very excited to be starting a partnership with this irresistible duo! Going Green Casserole 3 oz green beans, cut into bite-size pieces and steamed (set aside)3 oz Brussels sprouts, cut into bite-size pieces3 oz Broccoli,...

Tiny-sized toys for dolls, stuffed animals give kids with type 1 a “diabetes buddy” and a much-needed holiday gift Hollywood, FL - (November 30, 2012) – Children with type 1 diabetes are no different than other kids. They turn dolls, stuffed animals and robots...

Jolly holiday fundraiser benefits Diabetes Research Institute Foundation Your child's letter from Santa Claus is stamped from the North Pole! Hollywood, FL (November 28, 2012) – Yes, Virginia (and Emma, and Maria, and Max, and Willie…), there is a Santa Claus. To...

(l-r) Dr. Eisenbarth is pictured with Drs. Skyler, Pugliese and Lebovitz. (November 16, 2012) On behalf of the scientists of the Diabetes Research Institute, we express our deep sadness for the loss of George S. Eisenbarth, M.D., Ph.D., who passed away last...

The International Diabetes Federation called for supporters to help bring awareness to the blue circle, the universal symbol for diabetes. The Diabetes Research Institute and Foundation want to engage with the millions of people worldwide who will commemorate...

14thAnnual Event Held on Memorable 12-12-12 Date Slated to Draw the Industry’s Most Influential Members Event Will Honor: Jason D. Pizer of Trinity Real Estate, Richard Wood of Plaza Construction, and Frank A. Freda of Cushman & Wakefield New York,...

Subscribe for free now at InsulinNation.com Hollywood, FL – September 20, 2012 – The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation and Insulin Nation, the first all-digital, interactive diabetes publication, are partnering to bring news about research toward a cure to the...

JDRF and The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust provide three-year grant (August 16, 2012) -- Camillo Ricordi, M.D., and collaborators at the Diabetes Research Institute have received a $4.6 million grant from two medical research foundations to...

Dr. Norma Kenyon and her team will be investigating a new technology to advance the use of pig islets as an alternative cell source. We’re pleased to announce that the Diabetes Research Institute has been awarded a number of peer-reviewed grants to further our...

Hollywood, FL (July 3, 2012) --  Around the world, one word is synonymous with family fun: Disney! And at Disney World, one name comes to mind for an elephant – until now! Just as Dumbo rose to fame on his giant ears, so will another prized pachyderm become known...

NewYorkChessKids in action New York, NY (June 22, 2012) -- NYChessKids (NYCK), a teaching institution that provides classes, tournaments, and summer camp programs to help children develop chess-playing skills, held a special tournament in New York City on Sunday, May...

https://youtu.be/QYPQsRQneJw The English class team created a "poetry in motion" video about the Diabetes Research Institute, above, and the organization responded in kind with its own message of thanks, below Hollywood, FL - June 7, 2012 -- A group of seventh graders...

DRI's Dr. Luca Inverardi (left) and Camillo Ricordi (right) with Dr. Bart Roep from Leiden University Medical Center, Netherlands. Scientific collaboration has always been a hallmark of the Diabetes Research Institute, where an open-door philosophy and willingness to...

Thousands support the bestselling author and the Diabetes Research Institute Driven and focused, this mother of five won't rest until she finds a cure for her son with diabetes. Hollywood, FL (June 6, 2012) – The suspense is over! Not for fans of her novels, but for...

Julia Gardner is our featured Humaniteen of the summer!  Summer is upon us! To most families, that means summer camp, vacation plans, beach days and much-needed relaxation. And yes, you absolutely do deserve a break!  But have you thought about organizing your...

The “portability” feature that Congress added to the tax law further simplifies estate planning for married couples. June 1, 2012 (Hollywood, FL) - The calendar year 2012 may turn out to be one of the best years for making a gift to the Diabetes Research Institute...

DRI Director of Clinical Islet Transplantation Dr. Rodolfo Alejandro (right) and the clinical cell transplant team together with collaborators Dr. Bernhard Hering and his team at the University of Minnesota have shown that long-term insulin independence can be...

Dr. Antonello Pileggi headed up this study showing that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HOT) may affect the onset of type 1 diabetes. Miami, FL – May 7, 2012, 10:00 a.m. EDT -- New findings from a study led by scientists from the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) at the...

Tom Karlya explains his mantra, "Just Don't Do Nothing" and more in the cover story for Diabetes Health magazine. May 3, 2012 (Hollywood, FL) - Tom Karlya is a vice president of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation and has been connected to the...

Thousands support her Online Auction for Diabetes Research and the Diabetes Research Institute Hollywood, FL (May 1, 2012) – Brenda Novak masterfully infuses suspense, mystery and romance into her bestselling novels, but it’s her real-life passions and...

HOLLYWOOD, FL (April 17, 2012) - With great sadness, the Diabetes Resaerch Institute and Foundation mourns the loss of a dear friend and National Board member, Mark H. Ayers.  He was the president of the Building and Construction Trades Department...

Crystal Blaylock Sanchez (center), president of Blaylock Oil Company; and Sammy Mussa Eljamal (far right), president of Wholesale Fuels, present a check for $20,000 to the Diabetes Research Institute’s vice president, Tom Karlya (3rd from the left in the back), to...

DRI Scientific Director Dr. Camillo Ricordi says the worldwide collaborative strategy has resulted in another step forward in our cure-focused efforts. Miami, FL – March 20, 2012, 3:00PM (CDT) -- New findings from a transplant study led by scientists from the Diabetes...

American Idol Finalist Crystal Bowersox Hollywood, FL (March 16, 2012) – Hope, health and harmony will combine at the second Walk with Walgreens Family Fun Day and Health Fair, where singer/songwriter Crystal Bowersox will give an acoustic performance, presented by...

The PDMS-CaO2 biomaterial, developed by the DRI's Tissue Engineering team, prevents the death of rodent islets by providing critical oxygen. Shown above are islets stained for live (green) and dead (red), with and without the PDMS-CaO2 disk. >>Read the published study...

$100 Million Gift Kicks Off $1.6 Billion Drive Miami, FL, February 17, 2012 - Accelerating its longstanding commitment to cure diabetes, the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation is making the lead gift of $100 million to Momentum2: The Breakthrough Campaign for the...

Long Island, NY (February 8, 2012) — The atmosphere will be “magical” and the fun-o-meter will be cranked up high as “Wizards of Waverly Place” star Jake T. Austin joins in the revelry at the 9th annual Kids Party for a Cure benefiting the...

New York, NY (February 7, 2012) – Guests of the seventh annual Carnival for a Cure, benefiting the Diabetes Research Institute, can expect another whirlwind of family fun and festivities at the Metropolitan Pavilion (125 W. 18th St.)...

Saks Fifth Avenue forms local partnerships nationwide Bal Harbour – January 30, 2012 — This February, Saks Fifth Avenue will give 5% of all registered purchases made with a Saks Fifth Avenue credit card back to charity.  The donations will benefit certain local...

Proceeds benefit the Diabetes Research Institute Miami's British Consul General Kevin McGurgan is running 12 in 2012 to help the DRI find a cure for his son, Michael. Hollywood, FL (January 26, 2012) – Kevin McGurgan, who is the British Consul-General in Miami and a...