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

Featured Highlights

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Biliary Atresia: A Clinical and Translational Science Research Workshop

June 28, 2017 | Bethesda, MD
Sex and the Kidneys: Sex Differences in Renal Disease
Sex and the Kidneys: Sex Differences in Renal Disease

July 13-14, 2017 | Bethesda, MD
Endoscopic Ultrasound and Related Technologies for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pancreatic Disease: Research Gaps and Opportunities
Endoscopic Ultrasound and Related Technologies for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pancreatic Disease: Research Gaps and Opportunities

July 26, 2017 | Pittsburgh, PA
KUH Undergraduate Summer Research Conference 2017
KUH Undergraduate Summer Research Conference 2017

August 2-4, 2017 | Bethesda, MD
Obesity Workshop Rotator
Workshop on Developing Precision Medicine Approaches to the Treatment of Severe Obesity in Adolescents: Research Gaps and Opportunities

September 18-19, 2017 | Rockville, MD
Mid-Atlantic Diabetic Rotator
2017 Mid-Atlantic Diabetes Research Symposium

October 13, 2017 | Bethesda, MD
10th Annual Course on Isotope Tracers in Metabolic Research: Principles and Practice of Kinetic Analysis
10th Annual Course on Isotope Tracers in Metabolic Research: Principles and Practice of Kinetic Analysis

October 30 - November 3, 2017 | Nashville, TN
Autoantigens Discovery and Characterization in Type 1 Diabetes
Autoantigens Discovery and Characterization in Type 1 Diabetes

October 31 - November 1, 2017 | Bethesda, MD
Workshop on Immune System Engineering for Targeted Tolerance in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
Workshop on Immune System Engineering for Targeted Tolerance in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)

November 1-2, 2017 | Bethesda, MD
NIDDK Labs Offer Research Training Opportunities
NIDDK Labs Offer Research Training Opportunities

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Understanding Erectile Dysfunction

In Healthy Moments, NIDDK Director Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers discusses causes of and treatments for ED.

In The News

Jun 28, 2017
NIH study sheds light on immune responses driving obesity-induced liver disease
Jun 12, 2017
A personalized medicine treatment plan developed after identification of a rare pathogenic mutation
Jun 07, 2017
Pregnancy diet high in refined grains could increase child obesity risk by age 7, NIH study suggests
Jun 06, 2017
Drinking diet beverages during pregnancy linked to child obesity, NIH study suggests
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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 partcipates 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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For Men's Health Month, Learn Your Family Health History for Diabetes

Family health history is an important risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes. Do you know yours?

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Don't Let Bladder Control Problems Slow You Down

Learn what causes bladder control problems in men and what treatments are available.

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Managing Crohn's Disease

Medicines can help reduce symptoms of Crohn's disease, which may include diarrhea and weight loss.
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