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.

NIDDK Director, Dr. Griffin Rodgers

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Alcoholic and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis Web Rotator
Alcoholic and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis: Pathogens and Mechanisms of Liver Injury

Sept. 16 - 17, 2019 | Bethesda, MD
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HIV-associated Comorbidities, Co-infections, and Complications Workshop

Sept. 19-20, 2019 | Bethesda, MD
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2019 Mid-Atlantic Diabetes and Obesity Research Symposium

September 27, 2019 | Bethesda, MD
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Data Capacity for Patient-centered Outcomes Research for People with Multiple Chronic Conditions

October 2-3, 2019 | Bethesda, MD
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Uncovering the Hidden Burden of Benign Genitourinary Conditions

October 7-8, 2019 | Bethesda, MD
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Sensory Nutrition and Disease Workshop

November 12-13, 2019 | Bethesda, MD
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NMRI Mid-West Regional Meeting

Nov. 14 - 15, 2019 | Iowa City, IA
Collaborating for the Advancement of Interdisciplinary Research in Benign Urology

December 4-6, 2019 | Kansas City, MO
Imaging the Pancreas in Diabetes, and Benign and Malignant Exocrine Pancreatic Disease meeting image
Imaging the Pancreas in Diabetes, and Benign and Malignant Exocrine Pancreatic Disease

January 13-14, 2020 | Bethesda, MD
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Strategies for Clinical Imaging in Diabetes

January 15, 2020 | Bethesda, MD
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September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

Help your child develop healthy habits.
NIDDK Labs Offer Research Training Opportunities
NIDDK Labs Offer Research Training Opportunities

In The News

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Intensive blood pressure control may slow age-related brain damage
“Wildling” mice could help translate results in animal models to results in humans
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Research & Funding

Internships at NIDDK
Internships at NIDDK

Work side-by-side with leading NIH scientists.

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Applying for Funding

Where to register and what to do before you apply for a funding opportunity

 Research Diversity Programs
Research Diversity Programs

NIDDK offers and participates in a variety of opportunities for researchers.
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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.

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Health Information

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The Connection Between High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease

High blood pressure is the second leading cause of kidney failure in the U.S. after diabetes.

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Planning a Pregnancy if You Have Diabetes

If you have diabetes, it’s important to manage your blood glucose before you get pregnant.

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From Coverage to Care

Drs. Rodgers and James share resources to help you better understand your health care coverage.
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