At the Diabetes Research Institute and Foundation, the vision is a world without diabetes. To make that vision a reality, we are laser-focused on one goal: to discover a biological cure. For millions of children and adults living with diabetes today, a cure would mean:

The ability to restore natural insulin production and normalize blood sugar levels without imposing other risks.

The Diabetes Research Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine leads the world in cure-focused research. As the largest and most comprehensive research center dedicated to curing diabetes, the DRI is aggressively working to develop a biological cure by restoring natural insulin production and normalizing blood sugar levels without imposing other risks. Researchers have already shown that diabetes can be reversed through islet transplantation, with some study patients living without the need for insulin injections for more than a decade. The Institute is now building upon these promising outcomes by developing the DRI BioHub, an integrated “mini organ” that mimics that native pancreas, containing thousands of insulin-producing cells that sense blood sugar levels and produce the precise insulin needed in real-time.  The Diabetes Research Institute and Foundation were created for one reason – to cure diabetes – which is and will continue to be its singular focus until that goal is reached. For the millions of children and adults affected by diabetes, the Diabetes Research Institute is the best hope for a cure. 

For more information, please visit DiabetesResearch.org or call 800-321-3437.

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The Development and Fundraising team at the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation is dedicated to securing vital resources to support groundbreaking diabetes research. This team actively engages with donors, cultivates relationships, organizes fundraising events, and communicates the organization’s mission to inspire contributions. Their efforts are crucial in advancing the Foundation's goal of discovering a biological cure for diabetes, ultimately improving the lives of millions affected by the disease.

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