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Improving the lives of people and populations through interdisciplinary diabetes research.
About Us
Nearly 500 million people worldwide have diabetes, the majority living in low-and middle-income countries.
Learn how we are addressing existing and emerging questions related to cardio-metabolic disease in South Asia.
Defeating Diabetes
Featured in the Fall 2022 issue of Emory Magazine, EGDRC leaders discussed our global approach to researching diabetes & new ways to prevent, treat, and potentially eradicate it.
- Slide 1: Improving the lives of people and populations through interdisciplinary diabetes research.
- Slide 2: Nearly 500 million people worldwide have diabetes, the majority living in low-and middle-income countries. Learn how we are addressing existing and emerging questions related to cardio-metabolic disease in South Asia.
- Slide 3: Defeating Diabetes Featured in the Fall 2022 issue of Emory Magazine, EGDRC leaders discussed our global approach to researching diabetes & new ways to prevent, treat, and potentially eradicate it.
By the Numbers
1050 +Member Publications | $30 Million +Funding in Diabetes Grants |
150 +EGDRC Members | 25 CountriesCollaborations in |
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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Project Peach
The purpose of this study is to understand what Georgians think about COVID-19 and learn about their experiences to improve testing.
Learn MoreEmory Global Diabetes Research Center Strategic Plan
The Emory Global Diabetes Research Center (EGDRC) has undertaken a year-long evaluation to develop a 5-year strategic plan to propel the center into the future. The 2023-2028 strategic plan highlights 4 pillars, identifies priorities for growth, and indicates our commitment to expand and continue to improve the lives of people and populations through interdisciplinary diabetes research. We are pleased to share the summarized plan for your information.
