Connecting the Diabetes, Obesity, Metabolism and related Complications Community at the University of Michigan | |
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In this Issue...
* CDI Staff Spotlight
* Institute Happenings
* Brehm Scholars Program
* You're Invited
* Awards and Accolades
* Who's In the News?
* Faculty Publications
* Going Green for Sustainability
* Save the Date
* Professional Opportunities
* Funding Opportunities
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CDI Spotlights: Abbey Tomlinson
We're excited to introduce a new feature, the CDI Staff Spotlight! It's our chance to highlight the multi-talented team members working across the U-M diabetes research community. This month, we're featuring Abbey Tomlinson, Lab and Colony Manager within the Myers Lab and CDI Site Coordinator for NCRC.
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CDI Welcomes Jocelyne Clancy, MS, RDN, PMP!
Jocelyne recently joined the CDI team as a project manager, focusing her efforts on supporting the work of the Mary Tyler Moore Vision Initiative and their new consortium. Prior to joining CDI, Jocelyne worked as a call center manager within Patient Food and Nutrition Services here at Michigan Medicine. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, puzzles, cooking and baking. Welcome to the team, Jocelyne!
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Martin Myers, MD, PhD, Featured on
The Fundamentals Podcast
Check out CDI Director, Martin Myers, MD, PhD, on The Fundamentals Podcast as he shares key information on weight management and its connection to diabetes.
Click here to listen or read the transcript.
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Carol Elias, PhD, Shares Her Experience and Expertise in Futurum
CDI faculty member, Carol Elias, PhD had the unique opportunity to be featured in Futurum. This online publication seeks to expose teens and young adults to the work of STEM (science, tech, engineering, math, and medicine) and SHAPE (social sciences, humanities and the arts for people and the economy) by connecting them with scientists and academics around the world.
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Congratulations and Well Wishes to Rodica Pop-Busui, MD, PhD!
We wish to formally recognize and congratulate Dr. Busui on her promotion to professor emeritus status at the University. We celebrate both your service and impact as the Larry D. Soderquist Professor in Diabetes and the associate director for Clinical Research, Mentoring, and Development within the Caswell Diabetes Institute. Your passion and commitment to mentorship, as evidenced in the success of our Clinical Translational Research Scholars Program (CTRSP), will be felt for years to come. Best wishes as you head west to Oregon!
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The Brehm Scholars Program
The Brehm family has given back to high-achieving students at Fordson High School in Dearborn for the last two decades. Read on to learn more about this great opportunity and what it's meant to some of its scholars.
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2024 ADA Tour de Cure: Michigan
Spring is in the air! Take advantage of the warmer weather and join CDI on June 8 at this year's ADA Tour de Cure: Michigan!
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Join us! CDI Reception at the ADA 84th Scientific Sessions
Attending the ADA Scientific Sessions in Orlando? We invite you to close out the weekend with your colleagues and friends at the Caswell Diabetes Institute's reception on Sunday, June 23 at 6 p.m.
RSVP
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Stephen Parker, PhD, Receives Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award from the ADA
In March, the ADA announced the 2024 National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Award winners and CDI faculty member, Stephen Parker, PhD, was among the honorees. Dr. Parker is one of only four
U-M faculty members to receive the Outstanding Scientific Achievement Award.
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María Coronel, PhD, Awarded JDRF Innovator Award for her Pioneering Research | |
Dr. Coronel, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, received this award for her lab's groundbreaking technology, GeLite: Glowing Engineered Luminescent Microgels for Transplant Evaluation.
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Rodica Pop-Busui, MD, PhD, Receives Prestigious Camillo Golgi Prize
Rodica Pop-Busui, MD, PhD, was selected as the 2024 recipient of this honor from the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD). The award "recognizes outstanding contributions in the field of histopathology, pathogenesis, prevention, and treatment of the complications and comorbidities of diabetes mellitus." Dr. Busui will deliver a lecture highlighting her remarkable scientific achievements at the 60th annual meeting later this summer in Madrid.
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Nate Haas, MD, Named CTRSP Scholar for 2024
Congratulations to Nate Haas, MD, on being selected as the 2024 Caswell Diabetes Institute's Clinical Translational Research Scholar with his application, "Assessment of Continuous Glucose Monitor-Guided Management in DKA (ACID)."
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Stephanie Eid, PhD, Receives Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award from the NIH
Stephanie Eid, PhD, the Frances and Kenneth Eisenberg Emerging Scholar, received this prestigious award to support her research into the mechanisms underlying neuropathy in type 2 diabetes, primarily related to lipid metabolism.
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Brian Schmidt, DPM, and the Diabetes Mental Health Program Recognized as Finalists at HOPE and JOY Awards
The award ceremony, hosted by the Office of Patient Experience, was held in April as part of the department's Patient Experience Week festivities. The HOPE and JOY Awards recognize team members who carry out patient- and family-centered care every day.
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Weight Loss drugs like Wegovy are meant for long-tern use. Some patients want to stop.
Amy Rothberg, MD, DABOM, Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetes (MEND) and Director of the U-M Weight Management Program, offers an explanation as to why in the Associated Press.
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3 in 5 families are short-order cooks for picky kids. Here's what to do instead.
Susan Woolford, MD, MPH, Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics and co-director of the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health shares her insight with CNN.com.
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Dina Griauzde, MD, Lauren Oshman, MD, MPH, FAAFP, Joyce Lee, MD, MPH, et al published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health
Nutrition counsellors' recommended eating patterns for individuals with type 2 diabetes in the USA.
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Going Green for Sustainability | |
Become a Certified Sustainability Lab
Help U-M reduce our energy use and waste by becoming a Certified Sustainable Lab! For more information, click the link below to the Sustainable Laboratory Certification Application.
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Caswell Diabetes Institute
Metabolism, Obesity, Nutrition & Diabetes Symposium
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
NCRC
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Professional Opportunities | |
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MMPC-Live VIBRANT
The MMPC-Live VIBRANT program seeks to build an inclusive research community by providing funding, training, and resources to new investigators from underrepresented groups, or research institutions that have historically served underrepresented populations. Click the link to learn more about this exciting program or other MMPC-Live services.
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Let's Stay Connected
We would love to "Dialogue" with you! If you have stories, information or events related to diabetes, obesity, metabolism and their complications you wish to share, please email MichiganDiabetes@med.umich.edu.
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