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

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It's Not Too Early to Start Planning for National Diabetes Month

National Diabetes Month will be here before you know it. NIDDK can help you start planning now.
Enhancing Opportunities in Addressing Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Disparities
Enhancing Opportunities in Addressing Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes Disparities

October 24-25, 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
Workshop: Using Patient Reported Outcomes in Diabetes Research and Practice
Workshop: Using Patient Reported Outcomes in Diabetes Research and Practice

November 6-7, 2017 | Rockville, MD
Network of Minority Health Research Investigators West Regional Meeting
NMRI West Regional Meeting

November 16-17, 2017 | Stanford, CA
NIDDK Labs Offer Research Training Opportunities
NIDDK Labs Offer Research Training Opportunities
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Eating Protein When You're on Hemodialysis

Renal dietitians encourage most people on hemodialysis to eat high-quality protein. Find out more.

In The News

Oct 02, 2017
NIH Grantees Win 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
Sep 13, 2017
Researchers turn to creative approaches to battle kidney stones
Sep 12, 2017
NIH awards $15 million to support development of 3-D human tissue models
Jul 26, 2017
Discovery documentary First in Human gives an up-close look at how advances in medicine are made at the NIH Clinical Center
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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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Viruses, Drugs, and Alcohol Can All Cause Liver Disease

Did you know viruses, drugs, and too much alcohol can cause liver disease? Learn about your liver.

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Take Steps to Delay or Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

84 million adults have prediabetes and are at risk for type 2 diabetes. Learn about prevention.

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Lupus Can Affect the Kidneys

In Healthy Moments, NIDDK Director Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers explains lupus nephritis.
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