Connecting the
Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and Complications Community
at Michigan
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Welcome to the August 2020 issue of Dialogue!
If you have news items or events of interest to the diabetes, obesity, metabolism and complications community at Michigan, please tell us. Also, we welcome all input and suggestions -- let us know what you think we should be doing. Email us at MichiganDiabetes@med.umich.edu or call 734-764-4433.
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Michigan Medicine Diabetes and Endocrinology
Ranked #10 in the Nation
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US News & World Report has ranked Michigan Medicine #10 in the nation in Diabetes and Endocrinology. Rankings are determined by analyzing several factors, including outcomes, patient experience, nurse staffing and advanced clinical technologies.
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Join the Caswell Diabetes Institute JDRF One Walk Team |
Michigan Medicine has been a very visible and engaged team partner in the JDRF One Walk event for many years. Several Michigan Medicine researchers receive critical funding from JDRF to perform Type 1 diabetes research and the work JDRF does supports life-changing breakthroughs that give hope to everyone impacted by this disease. Please consider joining the UM Caswell Diabetes Institute team. Your support of this event will help JDRF continue its important mission.
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Caswell Diabetes Institute COVID-19 and Metabolic Disease Grant Program Awards |
The Caswell Diabetes Institute (formerly MDiabetes) COVID-19 and Metabolic Disease Grant Program was established to address the impact of COVID-19 on and improve the care of those with diabetes and related disorders. Congratulations to the awardees in the second round. |
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Dr. Rodica Pop-Busui was awarded funding for her proposal entitled "Incidence and Predictors of Acute and Chronic Diabetes Complications in Patients with Severe COVID-19." Learn more about some of Dr. Pop-Busui's research.
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Dr. Carey Lumeng was awarded funding for his proposal entitled “HCoV-NL63 to Model COVID-19 Pathogenesis with Obesity and Diabetes.” Learn more about Dr. Lumeng's research.
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Insulin Cost-Sharing Caps May Help Kids, Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes
Although additional policies are needed to relieve insulin’s financial burden, researchers find a national cost-sharing cap helps privately insured patients pay less out-of-pocket.
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Continuous Glucose Monitoring Reduces Hypoglycemia in Older Adults with Type 1 Diabetes
Rodica Busui, MD, PhD finds that the use of continuous glucose monitoring by older adults reduced serious levels of hypoglycemia compared to using finger-stick test strips.
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VAI Faculty Position in Metabolic and Nutritional Programming |
To continue building critical mass in metabolism research and creating gravitational pull to West Michigan within VAI’s key scientific focus areas, we are seeking to hire an exceptional scientist to join the MNP faculty at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.
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Hudson Mills Metropark, Dexter
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For a full list of events go to the Elizabeth Weiser Caswell Diabetes Institute Calendar of Events
Email us to subscribe to our weekly Event Roundup email
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Steno North American Fellowships is a transatlantic collaboration in clinical and health outcomes diabetes-related research, enhancing the synergies between the institutions for the benefit of people suffering from diabetes.
The fellowship offers researchers, affiliated with one of the partnering institutions, the opportunity to dedicate from 3 months to 1.5 years to practice clinical and health outcomes diabetes-related research at one of the other transatlantic partner institutions mentioned above.
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Caswell Diabetes Institute Departmental Seminar Support
Deadline: August 31, 2020
The Elizabeth Weiser Caswell Diabetes Institute Enrichment Committee is excited to offer financial support for virtual seminar series speakers for your departments/divisions and is now accepting nominations for the Fall 2020 – Winter 2021 year.
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Michigan Diabetes Research Center (MDRC) Mini Pilot/Feasibility Grant Program
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HIRN Emerging Leaders in T1D (2020)
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Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Obesity Policy Evaluation Research (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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Visit the Michigan Medical School Competition Space for more funding opportunities at the Medical School
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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, Room 1135
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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