Connecting the
Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Complications Community
at Michigan
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The Elizabeth Weiser Caswell Diabetes Institute turns one today. On June 25, 2020, the Regents of the University of Michigan approved the establishment of the Caswell Diabetes Institute. While this past year was not how we imagined our first year, we're off to a great start. We look forward to continuing to work with all of you in the years to come! |
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The ADA 81st Scientific Sessions will be held virtually this year. More than 12,000 leading physicians, scientists, and health care professionals from around the world are expected to participate, sharing cutting-edge research, treatment recommendations, and advances toward a cure for diabetes. The University of Michigan will be well represented, from poster and oral presentations to session Chairs. The full program is available here. Access the 81st ADA Scientific Sessions Online Planner to search all sessions and events by day, session type, theme area or speaker. Register for the ADA Scientific Sessions.
A list of all University of Michigan presentations can be found here.
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It was a lonely first day at work for Nathan Qi, M.D., Ph.D., on March 1, 2006, as the one and only researcher at the new Animal Phenotyping Core (APC) lab. He didn’t have a technician, he didn’t have a lab to work in, he didn’t even have one mouse...
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The University of Michigan Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology speciality is ranked #21 in the nation in the latest US News and World Report. US News generates their rankings of hospitals and specialities by evaluating nearly 5000 hospitals. Rankings are determined by analyzing several factors, including management of diabetes, infection prevention, commitment to best practices, and clinical research. Congratulations to all of our exceptional providers and researchers.
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Amy Rothberg, MD, PhD talks to Michigan Insider about Rewind - her new venture designed to help people defeat type 2 diabetes.
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The 2021JDRF One Walk will be held on October 3, 2021. Details on the event are still being determined as we continue to navigate COVID guidelines. Whether it will be virtual, an in-person walk or a car parade, you can help us raise funds to support JDRF's mission to find better treatments, preventions and ultimately, a cure for type 1 diabetes (T1D) and its complications. Join now and stay tuned for more details.
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Seeking Nominations for the Caswell Diabetes Institute Seminar Series |
The Caswell Diabetes Institute (CDI) Seminar Series features plenary events addressing the broad topics in diabetes-, obesity-, metabolism-, and complications (DOMC) related research and care across the University of Michigan campus and worldwide. The CDI Seminar Series occurs three times per year: in the fall, winter and spring.
The CDI Enrichment Committee is seeking speaker nominations for the 2021-22 academic year and beyond. All ideas are welcome.
To nominate a potential speaker please provide the speaker’s name, affiliation, link to their website, and a short comment on their research topics and how it relates to DOMC-related research and care. Nominations are accepted from all faculty, trainees and staff.
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Only 1 in 10 people with diabetes in low- and middle-income countries are getting evidence-based, low-cost comprehensive care.
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Effect of Continuous Glucose Monitoring on Glycemic Control in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Treated With Basal Insulin
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Metreleptin Therapy for Nonalcoholic
Steatohepatitis: Open-Label Therapy
Interventions in Two Different Clinical Settings
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The Metabolic Equivalent BMI in Patients with Familial Partial Lipodystrophy (FPLD) Compared with Those with Severe Obesity
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MEND Caswell Diabetes Institute Grand Rounds
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May 21, 2021
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June 11, 2021
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The ABOMF announces the availability of grant funding to support obesity-related research.
Letter of Intent Due: July 1, 2021
Proposal Deadline: October 1, 2021
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Letter of Intent Due: July 29th, 2021
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MDRC Pilot/Feasibility Funding Opportunities
Deadline for All: Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah School of Medicine has initiated a nationwide search for a Chief of the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes. They are seeking an innovative Pediatric Endocrinologist to lead an excellent Division built by Dr. Mary Murray who is retiring after nearly 20 years of service.
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The Division of Endocrinology, Gerontology and Metabolism in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine invites applicants for two full-time faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor in either the University Tenure Line or Medical Center Line. Applicants should be interested in basic and/or translational/clinical research in any area of endocrinology, with interests in diabetes or obesity desirable. Applicants should be board-eligible or certified in endocrinology, and should have a strong record of accomplishments. Independent grant funding (or, for more junior candidates, the potential to obtain such funding), publication record, and programmatic synergy will be considered.
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About the Elizabeth Weiser Caswell Diabetes Institute
The University of Michigan has outstanding clinicians and researchers in diabetes, metabolic disorders, and their complications. The Elizabeth Weiser 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
Elizabeth Weiser Caswell Diabetes Institute
300 North Ingalls Building
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-5405
734-764-4433
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Supporting the Elizabeth Weiser Caswell Diabetes Institute |
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Gifts to the Elizabeth Weiser 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 Elizabeth Weiser 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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