What is a DERC?

DERC stands for

Diabetes and Endocrinology Research Center.

We are part of a nationwide program supported by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK).  A collaborative of multidisciplinary investigators, the DERC facilitates research by providing infrastructure and expertise focused on curing diabetes.

Learn more about the events that resulted in the passing of the National Diabetes Research and Education Act and the establishment of the national Diabetes Centers.

Learn more about the kinds of research in which our investigators are involved.

Why are DERCs Important?

• Enhance existing programs
• Develop new programs.
• Develop a new generation of young investigators.
• Encourage established investigators to focus on diabetes-related problems.
• Provide efficient cutting-edge core facilities to maximize the performance of time-consuming and/or costly techniques*. 
• Promote the exchange of information and ideas among basic and clinical research investigators.

*Note that acknowledgement of the use of DERC Scientific Core resources is required in any resultant publication, paper, or a presentation.

 News and Events

Medical School Professor Honored with UMass President's Public Services Award
DERC investigator, Stephen J. Doxsey, PhD, has been honored for his efforts as co-founder of the UMass Laboratories for Worcester Area High Schools program.

UMMS consortium recieves $366,000 from Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and Iacocca Foundation
Innovative matching grant program will support studies into cellular stress and type 1 diabetes.

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