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December 12, 2017 — Camillo Ricordi, M.D., director of the Diabetes Research Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). Election to NAI Fellow status is the highest professional...

(November 2017) Overcoming the significant challenges of the immune system is absolutely critical in developing a biological cure for this disease, which is why it is now the subject of increasingly intense focus at the Diabetes Research Institute. While islet...

Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick fundraiser benefits Diabetes Research Institute Nov. 30, 2017 – Hollywood, FL –Imagine the joy and amazement of a child’s face to see a letter addressed to him/her from the one and only Santa Claus this Christmas. Each letter is unique and...

November 9, 2017 - New York, NY – The iconic, world-renowned Empire State Building will illuminate in sparkling blue on Wednesday, Dec. 13 to commemorate the 34th annual Empire Ball, New York City’s most anticipated event of the year for the real estate and...

October 2017 -- Every year, like clockwork, Sandra Levy rallies her Love and Hope Committee for another fundraising season solely dedicated to helping the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) reach a cure.This has been her tradition for more than four decades, and a true...

Proceeds will support the cure-focused work of the Diabetes Research InstituteHOLLYWOOD, Fla. (October 23, 2017) – Families who are #PumpedToJump to help find a cure for diabetes should join Bounce Away Diabetes (B.A.D.)at various participating Sky Zone parks across...

https://youtu.be/hErwhvfzsYw October 10, 2017 (Miami, FL) -- People with type 1 diabetes are typically diagnosed once they begin displaying the usual signs and symptoms of the disease. In most cases, this is long after the majority of insulin-producing cells in the...

Oct. 2, 2017 – Hollywood, FL – The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF) recently appointed Kathleen “Kit” Wills as Director of Development of its Florida Region which is based out of the organization’s national headquarters in Hollywood, FL. With more than 23...

https://youtu.be/_w6E7uvy0XM (September 2017) - A “biomarker” is a medical sign—or indicator—that a biological state or condition exists. Biomarkers are used in all facets of medical research to test for the presence of a disease and/or the effectiveness of therapies...

1.    Identify yourself as having diabetes. The most important priority should be to identify yourself as having diabetes so that you can get the care you need.  In situations such as a hurricane, the relief workers making decisions as to...

The Benefits of a Charitable Remainder Unitrust (June 2017) Bruce and Rachel Siegel of New York City are both passionate about the Diabetes Research Institute — an organization they believe will discover the cure for diabetes. Their daughter, Sara, 32, was diagnosed...

(June 2017) -- For decades, the Diabetes Research Institute and Foundation have had a strong and dedicated partner in North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU). To date, the men and women of NABTU have raised more than $53 million to help the DRI find a cure. At...

Inserra Supermarkets is recognized by customers and communities in the Northeast as the local family-owned supermarket company dedicated to supporting national research and community organizations. Each summer, the company hosts a number of fundraising events in...

Samantha Shanken Baker, a longtime supporter of the Diabetes Research Institute and Foundation, describes herself as the “luckiest girl in the world.” And she just may be. Shanken Baker, living with type 1 diabetes for nearly 30 years, recently received a successful...

Before any promising discovery can be tested in patients, researchers must obtain approval from various regulatory bodies, like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to ensure that the research plan (protocol) meets strict requirements for study design, safety, and...

MIAMI, Florida – (May 10, 2017) – Scientists from the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI) at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have produced the first clinical results demonstrating that pancreatic islet cells transplanted within a tissue-engineered...

“That was the day our life changed,” Florence Elbaz said of August 18, 2016—the day her youngest daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Originally from France, Florence, her husband, Alex Elbaz, and their two girls, Tea, 15, and Chiara, 12, had just returned to...

https://youtu.be/BfCBnrhGu34 April 27, 2017 – Hollywood, FL – A #T1DSuperhero might not be able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, but those with type 1 diabetes take heroic actions every single day to conquer the challenges of living with this disease. On...

MIAMI, Florida - April 20, 2017 - Some of the most popular chefs from across South Florida will treat guests to the best seat in the house at the annual Out of the Kitchen event hosted by two-time Bravo TV “Top Chef” alum chef Sam Talbot and CBS Miami...

MIAMI, Florida – April 12, 2017 – There is a great need to identify “safe” and effective therapies that may prevent and positively impact the progression of autoimmune disorders, like type 1 diabetes (T1D). Omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D are both safe therapies...

https://youtu.be/hk2yb9I-g2k If you wanted to deliver a message to someone, you may choose to call, text, email, or perhaps send a letter to the recipient. Similarly, the cells in your body use a variety of methods to communicate amongst each other in order to carry...

https://youtu.be/JsXDD-1pCys Miami, FL (January 24, 2017) - Allison Bayer, Ph.D., is seeking balance – particularly when it comes to discovering a cure for type 1 diabetes. Dr. Bayer, Research Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, and her team are...