Connecting the Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and related Complications Community at the University of Michigan | |
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In this Issue...
* A Patient's Perspective
* CDI Staff Spotlight
* Institute Happenings
* Partner Center Feature
* M-SURE Program Highlight
* Awards and Accolades
* Who's In the News?
* Faculty Publications
* Professional Opportunities
* Funding Opportunities
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It's not too late to take advantage of the "August Pause." Look for those opportunities this month to reclaim some time and recharge! | |
The symposium is just over two months away. See what this year's event has in store and be sure to REGISTER, if you haven't already! | |
U-M Patient, Marsha Burks | |
Navigating a weight loss journey
CDI is a proud supporter of our Weight Navigation Program at Michigan Medicine. The program offers patients a more personalized approach to achieving their weight loss goals. Meet U-M patient, Marsha Burks and learn more about the remarkable success she's achieved with the assistance of the Weight Navigation Program.
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CDI "Spotlights":
Latrice Faulkner, PhD
CDI is excited to "Spotlight" and formally welcome Latrice Faulkner, PhD! Dr. Faulkner recently joined the team as a program manager for CDI as well as the administrative manager for the Mary Tyler Moore Vision Consortium. The consortium is an exciting new partnership between the Caswell Diabetes Institute and the Mary Tyler Moore Vision Initiative.
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Have You Joined the Team? Breakthrough T1D Walk
September 29, 2024
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Join the UM Caswell Diabetes Institute team as we walk to raise both awareness and funds to advance type 1 diabetes research. Click here for additional details on the walk and the current incentives our team is offering! | | |
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Lauren Oshman, MD, MPH, FAAFP, and Andrew Kraftson, MD, Featured on Obesity and Weight Management Live Stream
Dr. Oshman and Dr. Kraftson shared their obesity and weight management expertise during an informative livestream hosted by Michigan Medicine. Topics covered include obesity and its connection to other chronic conditions, the increased popularity of diabetes and weight loss medications, as well as other lesser-known treatment options to consider.
Click the link below to see this dynamic duo in action.
View Live Stream
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Monica Dus, PhD, Completes Project as White House Fellow
For the past year, CDI faculty member, Dr. Monica Dus has been serving as a White House Fellow leading the launch of the Michigan Maritime Manufacturing Initiative (M3). This new, collaborative effort was designed to develop training pipelines and programs to fill manufacturing and engineering gaps in the maritime workforce. Congratulations, Dr. Dus, on the launch of this key industry investment for our state. Click the button to read the official press release from Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Torro.
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Here's to Another Successful Summer at Camp Midicha!
The smiles say it all! Drs. Inas Thomas, Brigid Gregg, and team joined in on the fun at Camp Midicha back in June. Located in Fenton, MI, the overnight and day camp offers children living with diabetes an opportunity for adventure, education, mentorship, and memories to last a lifetime. Dr. Gregg served as a supervising endocrinologist while Dr. Thomas continued her role as Day Camp Medical Director.
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Coming Soon: Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment for 2025 begins October 21 and offers a few new features, including enhancements to the legal and vision plans, as well as an increased limit for health care flexible spending accounts. Michigan Medicine employees with access can click the image to learn more.
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Celebrating our Partner Centers | | |
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MMPC-Live: Offering Unique Services to Advance Science
The University of Michigan is one of only four institutions with a Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Center (MMPC-Live). Click the link to learn more about the state-of-the-art services the U-M center provides.
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Shaping the Researchers of Tomorrow | |
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M-SURE: Michigan Summer Undergraduate Research Experience- Diabetes & Metabolic Diseases
The M-SURE program matches undergraduate students with mentors engaged in cutting-edge basic and clinical research related to diabetes, endocrinology, and metabolic diseases. Click the link to learn more about Audrey DeSchryver, a talented 2024 trainee working with CDI faculty, Nadejda Bozadjieva Kramer, PhD.
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Roger Cone, PhD, Selected and Named to a Distinguished University Professorship
The U-M Board of Regents recently named Dr. Roger Cone as the Tadataka Yamada Distinguished University Professor of Molecular and Integrative Physiology for his exceptional work in obesity and metabolic research. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement, Dr. Cone!
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U-M Researchers Receive Brehm-Concordia Scholars Award | |
Three innovative, emerging U-M researchers have been selected to receive the inaugural Brehm-Concordia Scholars Award. The Concordia Scholars Program seeks to foster collaboration and train the next generation of researchers with an interest in diabetes and metabolism. Click the link to meet the scholars and learn more about the program.
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CDI Faculty Recognized as Charles Woodson Scholars
Drs. Kanakadurga Singer, Brigid Gregg, and Vasantha Padmanabhan were all recognized as Charles Woodson Scholars at this year's Event on Main VIP Party. Event on Main is an annual fundraiser featuring dinner from some of Ann Arbor's top chefs, live music, and more. All proceeds from the event benefit the Charles Woodson Clinical Research Fund which seeks to support innovative research ideas with the potential to transform treatment approaches, and identify effective cures for patients and families. Each scholar received a certificate and pin from Mr. Woodson. GO BLUE!
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Briana Mezuk, PhD, Professor of Epidemiology and Director of the Center for Social Epidemiology and Population Health at the U-M School of Public Health co-authored this "Ask an Epidemiologist" feature in Psychology Today.
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The work of Joyce Lee, MD, MPH, Robert P. Kelch, MD, Research Professor of Pediatrics and Associate Director for Informatics and Clinical Research Innovation for CDI, and team was featured in the U.S. News and World Report.
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Andrew Kraftson MD, endocrinologist and Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology, and Diabetes (MEND) featured in Parade.
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Andrew Kraftson MD, endocrinologist and Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology, and Diabetes (MEND) quoted in The New York Times.
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Amy Rothberg, MD, DABOM, Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetes (MEND) and Director of the U-M Weight Management Program, offers an explanation as to why in the Associated Press.
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Liangyou Rui, PhD, et al published in Advanced Science
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Joyce Lee, MD, MPH, Lauren Oshman, MD, MPH, FAAFP, Dina Griauzde, MD, MSc, et al published in JAMA
Dispensing of Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists to Adolescents and Young Adults
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Dina Griauzde, MD, MSc, Lauren Oshman, MD, MPH, FAAFP, Deena Beckius, MPH, Joyce Lee, MD, MPH, Chris Dallas, BBA, Gretchen Piatt, PhD, Michelle Heisler, MD, MPA, Andrew Kraftson, MD,
et al published in JAMA Network Open
A Primary Care-Based Weight Navigation Program
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Professional Opportunities | | |
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Emerging Scholars Program
The BMBH Emerging Scholars Program supports early and mid-career investigators examining brain aging among Black men. Scholars will receive opportunities to expand their research trajectories, connect with leading national scholars, and engage with local community organizations.
Click the link to learn more and/or apply.
Applications due September 30.
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Write Winning NIH R01 Grant Proposals
The University of Michigan Medical School Office of Research is offering an in-person, full-day workshop “Write Winning NIH R01 Grant Proposals”. This highly rated workshop, presented by Dr. John D. Robertson of Grant Writers’ Seminars & Workshops (GWSW), is open to anyone interested in improving their NIH grant writing skills. It is sponsored by the Medical School’s R01 Boot Camp series.
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Great Lakes Room, 4th Floor
Palmer Commons
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Let's Stay Connected
We would love to "Dialogue" with you! If you have stories, information or events related to diabetes, obesity, metabolism and their complications you wish to share, please email MichiganDiabetes@med.umich.edu.
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