John C. Doscas

Longtime supporter, philanthropist, and board leader to help guide the Foundation’s mission to cure and prevent diabetes.

The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF) is pleased to announce the appointment of John C. Doscas as Chairman of its National Board of Directors. A dedicated supporter of the Foundation for more than two decades and an advocate for cure-focused diabetes research, Mr. Doscas brings extensive leadership experience and a deeply personal commitment to advancing DRIF’s mission to cure and prevent diabetes.

The Doscas family’s connection to the Diabetes Research Institute and Foundation began in 1999. In 2009, when John’s son, Christopher, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 20, Mr. Doscas launched a global search to identify the organization he believed was best positioned to achieve a cure. That search led him to the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI), where he found an unwavering commitment to one goal: finding a biological cure for diabetes.

Since joining the DRIF National Board of Directors in 2012, John has been an active leader, volunteer, and champion of the Foundation’s work, helping advance awareness and support for the groundbreaking research taking place at the Diabetes Research Institute.

“Serving as Chairman of the National Board is a tremendous honor because the mission of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation is deeply personal to my family. I remain committed to helping advance the groundbreaking research that brings us closer to a world without diabetes.”
John C. Doscas, Chairman, National Board of Directors, Diabetes Research Institute Foundation

Mr. Doscas currently serves as Managing Partner at Petrone Risk, where he advises clients on complex risk management strategies. He previously spent more than three decades in the financial industry, including serving as Co-Founder and President of Hudson Bay Capital. Throughout his career, John has been recognized for his strategic leadership, entrepreneurial vision, and commitment to building enduring partnerships.

“John’s leadership, passion, and longstanding dedication to our mission make him exceptionally well suited to serve as Chairman of our National Board,” said Michael Burton, Chief Executive Officer of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation. “For more than a decade, he has been a valued member of our board and an unwavering advocate for the Diabetes Research Institute. His strategic perspective and personal commitment to finding a cure will help guide the Foundation as we continue to advance the most promising research toward a future free from diabetes.”

In addition to his professional accomplishments, John is committed to philanthropy and service. Through the Doscas Family Foundation, he supports leading medical research institutions, educational organizations, and community initiatives. He has served on the Executive Committee of Fordham University’s President’s Council, the Parents Leadership Committee of Vanderbilt University, and the Board of Visitors of the Wake Forest School of Business.

Mr. Doscas earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Fordham University and has returned to lecture there throughout his career.

As Chairman, Mr. Doscas will work closely with Foundation leadership and fellow board members to strengthen support for the Diabetes Research Institute’s cure-focused research, expand philanthropic partnerships, and help accelerate progress toward a world without diabetes.

About the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation

The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF) is the exclusive fundraising organization for the Diabetes Research Institute (DRI), one of the world’s leading research centers dedicated to curing diabetes. For more than 50 years, the DRI has remained singularly focused on one mission: to discover a biological cure for diabetes and make it available to all who need it. The Institute is home to the largest and most comprehensive diabetes research program of its kind and is recognized internationally for its scientific leadership and groundbreaking contributions to the field.

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