Defeating Diabetes
Featured in the Emory Magazine, EGDRC leaders discussed our global approach to researching diabetes and new ways to prevent, treat, and potentially eradicate it.
Full storyDiabetes affects over 12% of Georgia adults, striking rural communities hardest
In the fall issue of Rollins Magazine, Drs. K.M. Venkat Narayan and Wilbur Lam highlight how diabetes offers a critical window to prevent multiple chronic diseases through innovative approaches in nutrition, physical activity, early detection, and technology-enabled care.
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Copenhagen Declaration: A Blueprint for Diabetes Care and Research in an Inter-connected World
The Copenhagen Declaration, developed by the Global Diabetes Forum, outlines a global blueprint to transform diabetes care and research through equitable access, advanced diagnostics, stronger health systems, and international collaboration.
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Advancing Diabetes Solutions
From a $22 million grant advancing Type 3 diabetes research to initiatives that empower student-led startups, EGDRC is redefining innovation through its local and global partnerships to prevent and reduce the burden of diabetes worldwide.
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Dr. Mohammed K. Ali, named the 2026 American Diabetes Association Kelly West Award recipientMeet Sri Harsha Soma: Expanding Horizons in Diabetes Research Through the Durba Travel FellowshipDr. Hui Shao on the Future of GLP-1 Therapies for Type 1 Diabetes and AI as a Catalyst for BreakthroughsEmory Demo Day Showcases Student-Led Technology Driven Solutions for Diabetes CareCalorie Restriction, Tirzepatide, and Hormone Signaling: New Emory Faculty Dr. Wendy McKimpson Sheds New Light on the Biology of Diabetes and Obesity
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Featured Research
Georgia Center for Diabetes Translation Research
GCDTR is one of seven NIDDK-funded Centers for Diabetes Translation Research (CDTR).
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Precision-CARRS Cohort
The CARRS Cohort is a state-of-the-art, population-based cohort of South Asians to address existing and emerging questions related to cardio-metabolic disease.
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Diabetes Translational Accelerator (DTA)
The DTA drives research and technology to address major challenges in diabetes through start-ups and commercialization.
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