Relevant Links

For Researchers

UMass Medical School

Areas of Research Areas and Resources by NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases)

DERC/DRTC Locations Nationwide  

Funding Opportunities by NIDDK 

Biomedical Informatics Research Network (BIRN)
A virtual community of biomedical scientists and clinical researchers making discoveries by enhancing communication and collaboration across research disciplines.

Biomedical Information Sciences and Technology Initiative (BISTI).  
Focused on making optimal use of computer science and technology to address problems in biology and medicine.

The Jackson Laboratory.
Focused on understanding the fundamental mechanisms of cancer initiation and progression in the context of mouse biology and genomics.  TJL offers DERC members access to various collaborative and educational opportunities including several intensive two-week courses.

The Diabetes Genome Anatomy Project (DGAP) 
Represents a unique, multidimensional initiative whose goal is to unravel the interface between insulin action, insulin resistance and the genetics of type 2 diabetes.

American Diabetes Association (ADA) 
The ADA Research Program supports basic and clinical diabetes research aimed at preventing, treating, and curing diabetes. The diabetes research projects we support cover the spectrum from islet cell biology and transplantation techniques, to studies in education and behavioral issues.

 

For Patients

UMass Medical School

UMass Memorial Health Care

Health Information for the Public at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

American Diabetes Association

American Diatetic Association 

Diabetes Health 

Diabetes Public Health Resource, Centers for Disease Control 

Diabetes Self-Management 

Joslin Diabetes Center