NIDDK Director's Update Winter 2012
Director's Note
When he received the prestigious Lasker Award a few weeks ago, liver transplantation pioneer Dr. Thomas Starzl said that the honor was for work shared by many, including his courageous patients. He thanked the research and clinical staff he worked with, and he said “the team is what counts.”
Working with the extraordinary staff, researchers, and grantees of NIDDK, I am continually reminded of the truth of that statement. Read more
Research Updates
- Weight loss does not lower heart disease risk from type 2 diabetes
- "Biggest Loser" study finds modest diet and exercise can sustain weight loss
- After diabetes during pregnancy, healthy diet linked to reduced type 2 diabetes risk
- Family problem-solving sessions help teens better manage diabetes
Health Information Updates
Commendations & Commencements
- Congratulations
Nwankwo, Starzl, Rodgers, NKDEP - Welcome
Best, Smith - A Fond Farewell
Davies, Cabib, Burton, Flanigan, Sedor, Glass - In Memoriam
Stokes, Chen
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