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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Chronic Kidney Diseases in Agricultural Communities

June 25 - 26, 2018 | Bethesda, MD
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Renal Imaging Workshop

July 12-13, 2018 | Bethesda, MD
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Accelerating the Drug Delivery Pipeline for Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis

July 25, 2018 | Pittsburgh, PA
KUH Undergraduate Summer Research Conference 2018
KUH Undergraduate Summer Research Conference 2018

August 1-3, 2018 | Boston, MA
Autonomic Nervous System: Role in the Regulation of Peripheral Metabolism and Pathophysiology of Metabolic Disease
Autonomic Nervous System: Role in the Regulation of Peripheral Metabolism and Pathophysiology of Metabolic Disease

September 20-21, 2018 | Bethesda, MD
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NIH Workshop on Biomarkers of Dietary Intake and Exposure: Exploration with Omics Approaches

September 26 - 27, 2018 | North Bethesda, MD
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Step Up to Health with the NIH Body Weight Planner

It’s Men’s Health Month: Meet your weight and health goals with the NIH Body Weight Planner.
NIDDK Labs Offer Research Training Opportunities
NIDDK Labs Offer Research Training Opportunities

In The News

Jun 13, 2018
NIH study finds no significant link between brain injury and IV fluid treatment of pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis
May 30, 2018
Even a shark’s electrical “sixth sense” may be tuned to attack
May 24, 2018
NIH study finds gut microbiome can control antitumor immune function in liver
May 21, 2018
Women with pregnancy-related diabetes may be at risk for chronic kidney disease
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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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Healthy Eating at Family Gatherings and Special Events

Whether you're attending a family reunion or Father's Day picnic, you can eat healthy with diabetes.

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This Summer, Make Every Minute Matter

Make every minute count. Talk to a health professional about bladder control issues and treatment.

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GERD and Ulcers: How To Tell the Difference

Is it GERD or is it an ulcer? Listen to this month's Healthy Moments episode and find out.
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