Diabetes Research Institute Foundation

410 Jericho Turnpike Suite 201
Jericho, NY 11753
Phone: 516-822-1700
Fax: 516-822-3570
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The mission of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation is to provide the Diabetes Research Institute with the funding necessary to cure diabetes now. The Diabetes Research Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine leads the world in cure-focused research. As the largest and most comprehensive research center dedicated to curing diabetes, the DRI is aggressively working to develop a biological cure by restoring natural insulin production and normalizing blood sugar levels without imposing other risks.

Now, the DRI is building on this extraordinary progress to take the next quantum leap toward a biological cure for millions of children and adults living with diabetes.

Researchers have already shown that transplanted islet cells allow patients to live without the need for insulin therapy. Some study participants have maintained insulin independence for more than 10 years. The DRI is now building upon these promising outcomes by developing a DRI BioHub, a bioengineered “mini organ” that mimics the native pancreas. While various BioHub platforms are being tested in preclinical and clinical studies, the DRI is also developing strategies to eliminate the need for anti-rejection drugs and reset the immune system to block autoimmunity.

For more information, please contact the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation online, by phone or email at NEregion@drif.org.

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