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75 years: 1950-2025

Advancing Research & Health for All
Learn more about NIDDK's 75 years of research

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The NIDDK Director

Griffin P. Rodgers, M.D., M.A.C.P.

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Celebrate NIDDK's 75th Anniversary

Learn about NIDDK’s contributions and how we’ll keep advancing research and health for all.
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NIDDK Recent Advances and Emerging Opportunities 2025
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April is IBS Awareness Month

This IBS Awareness Month, learn how to manage symptoms and explore treatment options.
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Leveraging Real-World Evidence to Assess Benefits and Risks of GLP-1-Based Therapies

May 7 - 8, 2025
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Addressing Gaps, Challenges, and Opportunities Related to Data and Metadata Standards for NIDDK Research Priorities

June 3 - 4, 2025
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2025 NIDDK K Awardees Workshop

Nov. 20 - 21, 2025
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Data Management & Sharing (DMS) Guidance, Tools and Resources

NIDDK researchers can refer to NIDDK guidance for writing a DMS plan.
NIDDK Labs Offer Research Training Opportunities
NIDDK Labs Offer Research Training Opportunities

In the News

Behavioral intervention decreases how much pain affects daily activities in people with dialysis-dependent kidney failure
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First wave of COVID-19 increased risk of heart attack, stroke up to three years later
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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 Training & Career Development

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.

Learn more about clinical trials

Health Information

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What Is Monogenic Diabetes?

​​Learn about monogenic diabetes, a rare form of diabetes caused by a change in a single gene.

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Kidney Disease in Children

Learn about kidney disease, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options.

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Find A Safe and Effective Weight Loss Program

Discover tips for selecting a safe and successful weight loss program.
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