National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
NIDDK conducts and supports research on many of the most common, costly, and chronic conditions to improve health.
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The NIDDK Director
Griffin P. Rodgers, M.D., M.A.C.P.
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Research & Funding
Internships at NIDDK
Work side-by-side with leading NIH scientists.
Applying for Funding
Where to register and what to do before you apply for a funding opportunity
Research Diversity Programs
NIDDK offers and participates in a variety of opportunities for researchers.
Is Participating in Clinical Trials Right for You?
Clinical trials offer hope for many people and an opportunity to help
researchers find better treatments for others in the future.
Health Information
What Is Hemodialysis?
Learn about the treatment that filters waste and water from your blood when your kidneys fail.
Eating, Diet, and Nutrition for Wilson Disease
You may need to avoid foods high in copper and use a water filter to remove copper.
Build a Diabetes Care Plan
Understand how lifestyle changes can help you manage diabetes health problems.