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UFDI Seminar with Dr. Irl Hirsch, MD, MACP and Dr. Desmond Schatz, MD

Seminar Announcement Please join us for a seminar by Dr. Irl Hirsch and Dr. Desmond Schatz titled “Novel Fast and Ultra Fast Acting Insulins: Understanding the Science and Need” Date and Time: Friday May 16th 2025, 12:00-1:00 PM Location: Communicore C1-015 (see below for directions) Zoom link: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/93371317415 Lunch will…

UF Diabetes Link

UF Students are invited to join the UF Diabetes Link at their first GBM!

Cure Diabetes Plate

Check out one of Florida’s Newest License Plates! A “Cure Diabetes” plate will soon be available in Florida. The Cure Diabetes License Plate’s proceeds will be distributed between The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, Breakthrough T1D, The University of Florida Diabetes Institute, and The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor…

UF Fall Semester – Diabetes Course

Are you a UF student registering for Fall 2024 courses? Consider enrolling in ‘Social Stratification & Health’, which is taught by Dr. Ashby Walker. This course examines the extent, causes, and consequences of social and economic inequality in the U.S. and its impact on health. To enroll, email Brittany Crown…

Best of Stem Cell Reports Recognizes Dr. Holger Russ and co-workers

Every year, the editorial team of Stem Cell Reports selects outstanding papers from the past 12 months for their “Best of Stem Cell Reports” issue. We’re thrilled to share that Dr. Russ and his co-workers’ paper titled “Generation of Functional Thymic Organoids from Human Pluripotent Stem Cells” was selected! The…

UFDI Seminar with Ake Lernmark, PhD

Join the UF Diabetes Institute for a seminar on Monday, June 17th from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at Communicore C1-004 or online via Zoom. Ake Lernmark, Ph.D, is a sr. professor at Lund University in Sweden. The seminar title is ““Genetic and environmental aetiology of type 1 diabetes”.

Desmond Schatz, MD, recipient of the 2024 David A. Paulus Award

Dr. Desmond Schatz’s recognition as the recipient of the 2024 David A. Paulus Award for Clinical Excellence is a testament to his outstanding contributions to the field of pediatrics and diabetes care. As a Professor of Pediatrics and Pediatric Medical Director of the UF Diabetes Institute, Dr. Schatz embodies the…

UFDI Seminar with Mark Anderson, MD, PhD

Join the UF Diabetes Institute for a seminar on Wednesday, May 22th from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at Communicore C1-003 or online via Zoom. Mark S. Anderson, MD, Ph.D, is an Endowed Chair of Research and Director of the Diabetes Center at the University of California – San Francisco. The seminar title…