Upcoming Events

• Type 1 Diabetes Informational Dinner Program August 16, 2023

  A critical goal for the DMRC is to develop a world-class Type 1 Diabetes Research Program that leads fundamental research and translates that research into clinical care leading the way to a cure right here in Central Ohio. We are searching for a lead scientist in Type 1 Diabetes and beta cell biology. This comprehensive bench-to-beside program will link to our outstanding clinical care and clinical trial program in type 1 Diabetes. At present, ~ 20% of patients seen in our Diabetes Multidisciplinary Center of Excellence have Type 1 Diabetes. Our clinical researchers have been part of or led, clinical trials using the newest technologies for patients with type 1 diabetes. A substantial gift to the Diabetes and Metabolism Research Center Fund can turn our goal into a reality. We are planning a dinner on August 16, 2023, if you or your family and friends are interested in supporting this important vision. Please contact Nargis Dzhuraeva, at nargis.dzhuraeva@osumc.edu if you would like an invitation.

• Islet Cell Invitational – Golfing for Diabetes July 24, 2023

  The annual Islet Cell Invitational, which will take place on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Columbus Country Club. This year we are proud to announce Cameron Mitchell Restaurants as our presenting sponsor. Our goal is to raise money for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Diabetes & Metabolism Research Center and to ultimately fund the resources needed to bring human trials here to Ohio State for efforts already underway to test a functional cure for type 1 diabetes. The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center treats thousands of patients with diabetes and has one of the largest patient populations of individuals with type 1 diabetes. The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has a number of exceptional programs specifically for type 1 diabetes, including an adolescent to adult transition program and a diabetes technology clinic. Ohio State is uniquely positioned to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology to functionally cure type 1 diabetes and prevent the complications of this insidious disease.

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  Please contact event chairman John Reehil by emailing John.Reehil@marcusmillichap.com or by calling 614-360-9037 or 614-390-8454, or Nargis Dzhuraeva of the Diabetes & Metabolism Research Center by emailing Nargis.Dzhuraeva@osumc.edu with any questions.

  

• Dining for Diabetes Education and Research Update October 19, 2023

  The Diabetes Education and Research Update is a dinner program focused on highlights from the past year of innovative research and what’s in store for the future at the Diabetes and Metabolism Research Center (DMRC). In the past, the evening was be hosted by Angela An, a six-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and anchor of WBNS-10TV, and included a keynote presentation, fabulous food, special guests and a silent auction. The event will also provide a more detailed description of what The Ohio State University is doing in the ongoing fight against diabetes and obesity, both of which are epidemics in the central Ohio community, and our strategies to develop a world-class Type 1 Diabetes Research Program within the DMRC.

  The next annual Dining for Diabetes Education and Research Update, will take place on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at the Ohio Union’s Archie Griffin Ballroom.

  Please contact Nargis Dzhuraeva at 614-685-3349 or nargis.dzhuraeva@osumc.edu with any event questions.

  

• ADA Ask the Experts Q&A Podcasts Monthly - 2nd Tuesday

  The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is a national nonprofit that seeks to educate the public about diabetes and to help those affected by it by funding research to manage, cure and prevent diabetes.

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• JDRF Local Events ***Dates vary, see link for details

  JDRF is a global nonprofit organization focused on type 1 diabetes research for people of all ages. Its members actively advocate for regulation favorable to medical research and approval of new and improved treatments.

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• CODA Local Events ***Dates vary, see link for details

  The Central Ohio Diabetes Association (CODA) helps central Ohioans living with diabetes detect their condition, prevent onset and complications, and learn to live well with the challenge of diabetes.

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