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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.

Featured Highlights

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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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September Is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month

Encourage your child to build healthy habits by being a good role model.
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2024 Annual Mid-Atlantic Diabetes and Obesity Research Symposium

Sept. 27, 2024
Implementation Science and Health Equity: An NIDDK Workshop Rotator
Implementation Science and Health Equity: An NIDDK Workshop

Oct. 10 - 11, 2024
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Artificial Intelligence in Precision Medicine of Diabetes and Other Chronic Diseases

Oct. 30 - 31, 2024
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2024 Collaborating for Interdisciplinary Research in Benign Urology (CAIRIBU) Meeting

Dec. 4 - 6, 2024
Etiology Discovery Therapy
Changing the Course of Type 1 Diabetes: The Human Islet Research Network 10-year Anniversary Symposium

Jan. 13 -14, 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.
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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

Scientists discover potential treatment approaches for polycystic kidney disease
Bariatric surgery provides long-term blood glucose control, type 2 diabetes remission
Switching to vegan or ketogenic diet rapidly impacts immune system
Alternatives to Race-Based Kidney Function Calculations
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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.

Learn more about clinical trials

Health Information

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What is Adrenal Insufficiency?

Adrenal insufficiency occurs when the adrenal glands don't make enough of hormones such as cortisol.

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Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor Muscles

Kegel exercises can treat bladder problems and improve bowel control.

 NIDDK Director Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers on Healthy Moments: Aging Gracefully.
Healthy Aging Habits to Live By

Building healthy aging habits may help you stay fit and boost mental well-being as you age.
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