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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.

Portrait of the NIDDK Director, Dr. Griffin Rodgers.

Featured Highlights

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August Is Gastroparesis Awareness Month

While gastroparesis is not a common disorder, it is more likely to affect people with diabetes.
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A Conversation with NIH: Implementing the New Data Management and Sharing Policy

August 11, 2022;
September 22, 2022
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2022 Annual Mid Atlantic Diabetes and Obesity Research Symposium

September 23, 2022
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Neurourology: Bridging Basic and Clinical Science to Understand Urologic Disease

August 22 - 23, 2022
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Obesity Research Task Force Symposium

September 9, 2022
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Research Advances for Urologic Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome: Informing the Next Generation of Clinical Studies

Oct. 17 - 18, 2022
Bethesda, MD
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CAIRIBU 2022 Annual Meeting

November 30 - December 2, 2022
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14th Annual Isotope Tracers Course in Metabolic Research: Principles and Practice of Kinetic Analysis

Nov. 7 - 11, 2022
Nashville, TN
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Workshop on Housing and Obesity: Gaps, Opportunities, and Future Directions for Advancing Health Equity

Nov. 14 - 15, 2022
Webinar
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NIDDK supports NIH-wide efforts to end structural racism

Read Dr. Rodgers’ statement on NIDDK’s commitment to advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity.
NIDDK Labs Offer Research Training Opportunities
NIDDK Labs Offer Research Training Opportunities

In the News

A type of ‘step therapy’ is an effective strategy for diabetic eye disease
LiverTox: An Online Resource for Information on Drug-induced Liver Injury
NIDDK efforts to promote scientific workforce diversity
Story of Discovery: The NIDDK provides foundational research support for first FDA-approved therapy to treat the metabolic disease primary hyperoxaluria type 1
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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

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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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Low Blood Glucose (Hypoglycemia)

Learn what can cause lower glucose levels when you have diabetes, and how you can prevent it.

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Five Steps to Eating Right for Chronic Kidney Disease

Manage CKD by choosing heart-healthy foods that help protect your blood vessels, heart, and kidneys.

 NIDDK Director Dr. Griffin Rodgers and NINR Director Dr. Shannon Zenk.
The Power and Potential of Nurses

The National Institute of Nursing Research director discusses the impact of nurses in health care.
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