Connecting the Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Complications Community at Michigan |
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SACUA Elects Durga Singer, MD Vice Chair
The Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs (SACUA) has elected new leadership for the 2022-23 school year, including our own Durga Singer.
Kanakadurga (Durga) Singer, MD, will serve a one-year term as vice chair beginning May 1. Read more at the University Record.
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CDI Faculty Honored with 2022 MICHR Distinguished Clinical and Translational Research Mentor Award |
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Rodica Pop-Busui MD, PhD, Subramaniam Pennathur MD, and Briana Mezuk, PhD are among seven faculty receiving this year's MICHR Distinguished Clinical and Translational Research Mentor Award. Read more at MICHR.
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Eva Feldman, MD, PhD, Named James W. Albers Distinguished University Professor of Neurology
Dr. Eva Feldman was recently recognized by the Board of Regents with the prestigious honor of Distinguished University Professor. Learn more about Dr. Feldman's nomination at Michigan Headlines.
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NIH Awards Evan Reynolds, PhD, Pathway to Independence Award
The NeuroNetwork's lead statistician, Dr. Evan Reynolds, explains how this grant is going to be one of the first studies to look at whether details of long-term metabolic trajectories (measurements of metabolic risk factors over time) can be predictive of future diabetes complications, specifically kidney disease and neuropathy. Continue reading at NeuroNetwork for Emerging Therapies.
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CDI Faculty Elected 2021 Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science |
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Charles Burant, MD, PhD, Dr. Robert C. and Veronica Atkins Professor of Metabolism, Professor of Internal Medicine, and of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Director of the A. Alfred Taubman Medical Research Institute, Medical School, and Professor of Nutritional Sciences, School of Public Health, was elected for distinctive molecular and metabolomic research on insulin resistance, therapy for diabetes and management of obesity combined with stimulation of physical activity.
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Ling Qi, PhD, Professor of Molecular and Integrative Physiology and of Internal Medicine, Medical School, was elected for distinguished contributions to the field of medicine by producing new insights into the importance of ER-associated protein degradation in disease pathogenesis.
View the 2021 AAAS Fellows list here
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The Wrap Podcast Talks With CDI Associate Directors
The Wrap podcast talks with CDI Associate Directors Joyce Lee, MD and Rodica Pop-Busui, MD to discuss the Caswell Diabetes Institute (CDI), their roles in CDI and the latest research around diabetes and related complications. Listen here
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The T1D Exchange recently spoke with Dr. Joyce Lee about her frustrations around the obstacles many families face when trying to access life-changing technology and the work she's doing to create a system that better prepares healthcare providers to serve the needs of every person with T1D. Hear more from Dr. Lee at the T1D Exchange.
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Scott Soleimanpour, MD featured on the T(een)1D Podcast
Hear Dr. Scott Soleimanpour share his work seeking the cause and cure of type 1 diabetes, as well as the life path that led him to this dream job. Hear the full interview at T(een)1D Podcast
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Inaugural CDI-MOD Symposium a Big Success!
The first annual CDI-MOD symposium was held on May 11-12, 2022. The symposium brought together the Caswell Diabetes Institute (CDI), the Michigan Center for Diabetes Translational Research (MCDTR), the Michigan Diabetes Research Center (MDRC) and the Michigan Nutrition Obesity Research Center (MNORC). Over 200 attendees enjoyed the two-day, in-person event featuring invited speakers ranging from researchers of international stature from outside U-M to junior and senior faculty within the University. The symposium also included a lively debate, poster session, and breakout workshops. The CDI-MOD symposium was held in conjunction with the Frontiers in Diabetes Complications conference.
2023 CDI-MOD Symposium Save the Date coming soon!
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Awarded for his project "Strengthening Global Diabetes Care through Implementation and Health Systems Research" Dr. David Flood is this year's Clinical Translational Research Scholar awardee.
The Caswell Diabetes Institute Clinical Translational Research Scholars Program (CTRSP) seeks to identify and support the most promising early-stage scholars focused on clinical research relevant to diabetes. The CTRSP provides up to 50% salary support for up to 3 years, protecting this time from clinical care duties to allow successful clinical research scholarly activities while also providing strong mentoring regarding research and career advancement.
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We would also like to congratulate CTRSP Scholar Yu Kuei (Alex) Lin, MD who received a NIH K-Award in 2021. Through this award, Dr. Lin aims to comprehensively evaluate beliefs around hypoglycemia in advanced diabetes technology users, and develop scalable, personalized behavioral interventions delivered via widely accessible mobile health technologies to address the barrier of hypoglycemia for optimal glycemic control.
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CDI Featured In Physiology Matters
The Caswell Diabetes Institute is featured in the latest issue of Physiology Matters. In the article you'll meet two of our newest faculty, Rachel Reinert, MD, PhD and Alison Affinati, MD, PhD. Read the full article here.
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The Women’s Interpersonal Network of the ADA (WIN ADA) is Seeking Applicants for the New Longitudinal Course
Apply for a spot in WIN ADA’s first career and leadership development series for women in diabetes. This interactive online longitudinal program will incorporate pre-work, live instruction, mentorship and peer-to-peer networking. This program will consist of 4 sessions throughout the year and is designed to help you: develop your CV, enhance your professional network, and foster your leadership and collaborative skills. Space is limited; apply today! The application deadline is July 31, 2022. Learn more and submit your application
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What Will It Take to Transform Obesity Care?
New primary care models, increased access to medications and surgery, and more clinical training may help more patients. Read more at the Michigan Health Lab
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83rd ADA Scientific Sessions - CDI Reception
Join us at the ADA’s 83rd Scientific Sessions June 23-27, 2023 in San Diego, CA. Dr. Martin Myers, CDI Director and Dr. Rodica Pop-Busui, CDI Associate Director for Clinical Research, Mentoring, and Development and ADA President Elect, Medicine and Science, will host a reception for all CDI members and U-M alumni on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Mark your calendars! More information to come.
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Wayne State University Recruitment in Cardiometabolic Disease
As part of a broad institutional initiative in integrative biomedical sciences (IBio), Wayne State University is recruiting for faculty positions (tenured or tenure-track, open rank) in the integrative biology of cardiometabolic health and disease. The recruitment seeks to complement existing IBio strengths in cell biology, lipid metabolism, and cardiometabolic physiology. Of particular interest are investigators addressing molecular and cellular processes that impact energy metabolism, metabolic signaling, and cardiovascular function. Apply
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Postdoctoral Position in Insulin Signaling in the Brain
A Postdoctoral Research Associate Position is immediately available for a funded research project in the lab of Professor Jennifer Hill in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at the University of Toledo. Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in neuroscience or a related field, research experience with stereotaxic surgeries in rodents, and experience in the use of AAVs,
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About the Caswell Diabetes Institute
The University of Michigan has outstanding clinicians and researchers in diabetes, metabolic disorders, and their complications. The Caswell Diabetes Institute serves as the central hub to coordinate these programs. We work across disciplines and serve to integrate rigorous science with patient-centered clinical care to prevent, treat, and ultimately cure diabetes and related disorders.
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Contact Us
Caswell Diabetes Institute
2800 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-2800
734-764-4433
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Supporting the Caswell Diabetes Institute |
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Gifts to the Caswell Diabetes Institute are essential to our mission, to be at the forefront of cutting-edge research and to educate the next generation of leaders to be the best in medicine. Please consider supporting the Caswell Diabetes Institute: gifts can be made through multiple vehicles such as cash or securities, pledges, payroll deduct, etc. Our development partner, Andrea LaFave is happy to discuss and explore different options with you.
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