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Tracking, Anxiety, and Health Impacts: How Sleep Shapes Diabetes Outcomes with Dr. Stephanie A. Griggs
At the intersection of sleep science and chronic disease management, Dr. Stephanie Alisha Griggs is advancing a growing field of research with real-world impact.
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Dr. Venkat Narayan named a 2025 AAAS Fellow
Fourteen members of the Emory faculty have been named by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) as Class of 2025 Fellows.
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Emory’s Zhongyu Li Earns 2026 PhRMA Foundation Research Award
Zhongyu Li, of Emory University and The Emory Global Diabetes Research Center, was recently selected as a recipient of the 2026 Value Assessment and Health Outcomes Research Award from the PhRMA Foundation.
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Dr. Mohammed K. Ali, named the 2026 American Diabetes Association Kelly West Award recipient
The American Diabetes Association® (ADA) is pleased to announce this year's National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Award recipients.
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Meet Sri Harsha Soma: Expanding Horizons in Diabetes Research Through the Durba Travel Fellowship
Public health student Sri Harsha Soma reflects on his journey to advancing the diabetes care landscape, with the help of EGDRC and its Durba Travel Fellowship.
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Dr. Hui Shao on the Future of GLP-1 Therapies for Type 1 Diabetes and AI as a Catalyst for Breakthroughs
Professor Hui Shao, associate professor of Global Health at Emory and core member of the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center (EGDRC), works at the intersection of economics, artificial intelligence, and chronic disease research.
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Emory Demo Day Showcases Student-Led Technology Driven Solutions for Diabetes Care
In Georgia, more than 1 million adults, about 11.4% of the adult population are living with diagnosed diabetes, with rural communities facing a disproportionate burden.
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Calorie Restriction, Tirzepatide, and Hormone Signaling: New Emory Faculty Dr. Wendy McKimpson Sheds New Light on the Biology of Diabetes and Obesity
When Dr. Wendy McKimpson arrived at Emory University in January, she brought not only a deep expertise in cell biology but also a personal passion for improving diabetes care.
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