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A Diabetes-Free Society

Welcome to The Diabetes Institute at Ohio University

Who We Are: A collaborative group of research scientists, clinicians, professors, educators, health administrators and students with a common interest in diabetes.

What We Do: Stimulate collaborative research across colleges and disciplines at Ohio University in the area of diabetes and create mentors and research opportunities for undergraduates, graduates and postgraduates as well as pre-tenured faculty.

Our Mission: To improve the quality of life for those affected by diabetes and related diseases through innovative basic and translational research, progressive clinical care, education and community outreach.

Our Vision:  A Diabetes-Free Society.


News

The Athens News:  Figthing Diabetes in Southeastern Ohio
The Athens News recently featured an article about diabetes in Southeastern Ohio.  The Diabetes Institute and several of our members efforts are highlighted.
2012 Distinguished Professor Lecture entertains while it educates
John Kopchick shows how mice, football and dirty shorts led to groundbreaking drug
Innovation Awards honor eight regional inventors, entrepreneurs
Kelly McCall received the Outstanding Woman in Innovation Award.
Kopchick Elected President of Growth Hormone Research Society
Kopchick Elected President of Growth Hormone Research Society
OU-HCOM faculty and staff come together in support of community health
Jay Shubrook and Kathy Trace “pay it forward” and help fill funding gaps for the Heritage Community Clinic, OU-HCOM’s free health clinic.
Professor of endocrinology to discuss stress and chronic diseases in Wednesday Science Cafe
Frank Schwartz, professor of endocrinology in the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, will host the first Science Café discussion at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, in the Baker University Center Front Room.
New Discoveries In Obesity And Diabetes Research
On this edition of Conversations from Studio B, host Kelee Riesbeck talks with Dr. Darlene Berryman and Lara Householder about the evolution of obesity and diabetes research.
New Ohio University academic program will target diabetes care
Responding to escalating rates of diabetes in Appalachia and nationwide, Ohio University will begin offering an undergraduate certificate this fall that focuses on the disease and its management.

Upcoming Events

ENDO 2013

Jun 15, 2013 8:00 AM
Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA

The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting & Expo


ENDO 2013

Diabetes Coalition Meeting

Jul 10, 2013 9:30 AM
HR Training Center RM 241


Diabetes Research Seminar

Jul 19, 2013 3:30 PM
Stocker Hall 103

Presenter: TBD


 
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