“Bionic Pancreas”
As a parent of a child with type 1 diabetes, Dr. Edward Damiano knows first hand the dangers of this disease. After nearly two decades of research, he has developed Read More >>
Category Archives: Research
Fund the Microscope
Top-tier research requires top-tier equipment. To extend our research capabilities, we need a high-resolution digital microscope, which will allow our scientists to visualize molecular interaction in the cells and tissues Read More >>
Genetic and Environmental Factors in Diabetes
Let’s talk about genetic and environmental factors of diabetes that have been discovered through research. There are genetic factors in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. These genetic factors Read More >>
Three Year Giving Impact
In the last three years, $1,700,000 has been raised and directed to the following efforts: NEW RESEARCH EQUIPMENT FOR UCI SCIENTISTS: $350,000 This donation was matched by $300,000 federal research Read More >>
Could Stem Cell Transplants Replace Insulin Injections?
A look into the type 1 diabetes research conducted by a team led by Dr. Jeffrey R. Millman, an assistant professor of medicine and biomedical engineering at Washington University in St. Read More >>
Diabetes: The Worldwide Epidemic
NEARLY A HALF BILLION PEOPLE NOW HAVE DIABETES A highlight of new statistics on diabetes prevalence from The World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO report was released in conjunction with World Read More >>
Are We Really Closer to a Cure?
By Steven Chessler, MD, PhD – Associate Professor of Medicine (Endocrinology) at UCI Dr. Steven Chessler’s lab is focused on researching insulin producing beta islet cells. News has recently hit Read More >>