DERC Events

The Use of Animal Models for Understanding the Pathogenesis of Diabetes: 
A Symposium Acknowledging the Lifetime Contributions of
Dr. Arthur Like and
Dr. Edward Leiter

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Dr. Mark Atkinson, Symposium Chair

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Dr. Aldo Rossini presenting at the dinner honoring Dr. Leiter and Dr. Like.

Dr. Edward Leiter and Dr. Arthur Like

 

 

 

 









Dr. Edward Leiter (left) and Dr. Arthur Like at the July 26,2007 symposium honoring their contributions to the study of diabetes.

On July 26, 2007 at the UMass Boston Club, Dr. Arthur Like and Dr. Edward Leiter were honored for their contributions to the study of diabetes.  Both Drs. Like and Leiter developed animal models that are invaluable for efforts seeking to understand the pathogenesis of type 1 and type 2 diabetes.  The event included a scientific symposium and celebratory dinner.
 

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Dr. Dave Serreze (right) presenting Dr. Edward Leiter with a plaque acknowledging his contributions to diabetes research.

 

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The Organizing Committe with the honorees (from left):  Dennis Guberski, Dale Greiner, Edward Leiter, Mark Atkinson, Arthur Like, Aldo Rossini, Dave Serreze)