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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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Emory researchers define priorities in diabetes care for rural Georgia during Top 10 Problems workshop
A group of health professionals, researchers and technologists gathered to identify and set action plans for the Top 10 Problems initiative led by the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center (EGDRC).
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Rollins Professor Elected to National Academy of Medicine
The National Academy of Medicine announced Monday that Mohammed Ali, MD, has been elected to the Academy, one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine.
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Collaborative study identifies method to make blood pressure monitoring more accessible
Hypertension, suffered by more than 120 million U.S. adults, is the leading risk factor for stroke and other cardiovascular diseases, and all individuals face a 70 to 90% risk of developing it across the lifetime.
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A Clearer View: Dr. David Reiter’s Mission to Transform Diabetes Imaging
Dr. David Reiter didn’t set out to study the pancreas. As a faculty member in the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, his focus has long been on quantitative MRI, particularly applied to the musculoskeletal system.
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Bridging the Data Gap in Diabetes Care: Prioleau’s DiaTrend Dataset Offers a New Lens on Type 1 Diabetes Management
In an era where data-driven innovation is reshaping healthcare, there is a powerful new tool accelerating breakthroughs in diabetes research: the DiaTrend Dataset.
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Heart-healthy habits benefit entire body from head to toe, Emory study finds
A new study from Emory University reveals that maintaining optimal cardiovascular health can significantly improve overall physical and psychological well-being.
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Global experts launch blueprint to transform global diabetes care and research
When Dr. Carl Yang joined Emory University’s Department of Computer Science in 2020, he brought with him a deep expertise in data mining and artificial intelligence.
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Bridging AI and Healthcare: Dr. Carl Yang’s Mission to Personalize Patient Care
When Dr. Carl Yang joined Emory University’s Department of Computer Science in 2020, he brought with him a deep expertise in data mining and artificial intelligence.
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Emory students propose innovative solutions to diabetes care in India
India is the diabetes capital of the world, with more than 200 million people suffering from or at high risk of the disease. The complex challenges faced by people living with diabetes suggest the need for a diverse range of technological solutions.
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Why Dialogue Matters: Dr. K.M. Venkat Narayan on Embracing Conversation and Curiosity in Uncertain Times
K. M. Venkat Narayan, MD, MSc, MBA, FRCPI — of the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center has been named the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished International Service in the Cause of Diabetes award.
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EGDRC executive director receives prestigious 2025 ADA honor
K. M. Venkat Narayan, MD, MSc, MBA, FRCPI — of the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center has been named the recipient of the 2025 Distinguished International Service in the Cause of Diabetes award.
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Women's History Month
As we celebrate Women's History Month, it's essential to recognize the pivotal role women play in public health.
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Zhongyu Li
Zhongyu Li is a PhD student in the Nutrition and Health Sciences (NHS) program in the Department of Global Health at the Rollins School of Public Health (RSPH).
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Krishna Sanaka
Meet EGDRC’s Krishna Sanaka, an Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Hubert Department of Global Health at Emory University.
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Dr Lisa Staimez
Dr. Lisa Staimez, assistant professor at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health and Emory Global Diabetes Research Center, has crafted a unique way to shed light on this complex organ with her video, Magic of the Mystic Isles.
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Dr Mary Beth Weber
Mary Beth Weber, PhD, MPH is Associate Professor of Global Health and faculty in the Nutrition and Health Sciences Program.
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Dr Nikhil Tandon
Nikhil Tandon, MBBS, MD, PhD, is Professor in the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, and Head of Capacity Building at the Centre for Chronic Disease Control in New Delhi, India.
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Emory Global Diabetes Research awarded $22M grant for groundbreaking Type 3 diabetes research
The Emory Global Diabetes Research Center (EGDRC) has received a $22 million grant from the National Institute of Aging.
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New Emory program aims to foster innovation in diabetes research through startups
The Emory Global Diabetes Research Center (EGDRC) is announcing the launch of the Diabetes Translational Accelerator (DTA), dedicated to advancing research and technologies aimed at addressing the most challenging issues in diabetes and associated complications.
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New study reveals that high blood pressure is often shared between couples
New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, co-led by the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center’s Jithin Sam Varghese, Ph.D., research assistant professor at Emory University.
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First Emory AI.Health Symposium boasts record turnout
When Professor Anant Madabhushi began to plan Emory’s first symposium on artificial intelligence in health, he wondered if attendance would be enough to fill the 160 seats in the Health Sciences Research Building auditorium.
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Dr. Shivani Patel Selected as a 2023 National Academy of Medicine Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine Forum Attendee
Shivani Patel, MPH, PhD — of the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center was recently selected to be a part of the National Academy of Medicine’s (NAM) Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine Forum (ELHM).
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Advancing Diabetes Solutions
In 1994, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared diabetes an epidemic. Thirty years later, more than half a billion cases of diabetes persist worldwide.
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Integrated Surveillance and Monitoring Framework Could Help Combat Diabetes Globally
Diabetes is on the rise globally. It is especially prevalent in low- and middle-income countries like India, where over 100 million adults are living with diabetes.
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Shaping the Future of Diabetes
In Georgia, approximately 1 million people have a diagnosis of diabetes and over 2 million Georgians have prediabetes, which is preventable from becoming full-blown diabetes—and a major concern worth addressing.
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Emory Global Diabetes Research Center Faculty Authors New Diabetes Textbook
There are over half a billion cases of diabetes worldwide, and recent studies have revealed that the diabetes crisis shows no signs of slowing down.
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Emory study indicates structural racism is accelerating the diabetes crisis in the U.S
Structural racism and geographic inequity are advancing the global crisis of diabetes, leaving people with diabetes 50% more likely to develop cardiovascular disease and twice as likely to die
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Study Finds That Adults Ages 20-29 Have the Highest Incidence of Obesity
A new Emory-led study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition examines which people are at highest risk of developing obesity,
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Rodrigo M. Carrillo-Larco Named the Recipient of the NIH 2023 ODP Early-Stage Investigator Lecture
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has named Rodrigo M. Carrillo-Larco, MD, PhD—of the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center and Rollins School of Public Health
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