About Us
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The Columbia University Diabetes Research Center is an NIDDK-funded center that provides research support for investigators pursuing research on diabetes and metabolic disorders. We provide a central support structure to foster collaboration among investigators working in the areas of:
- Diabetes
- Immunology
- Transplantation
- Obesity
- Regenerative/cell-based therapies
- Arteriosclerosis/lipid research
The Diabetes Research Center is committed to supporting all members through:
- Access to an advanced set of shared technical core facilities. (Non-members should contact individual core directors to inquire about service availability.)
- Financial support through the Pilot Feasibility Program
- Program enrichment activities and scientific interactions which foster a collegial approach to diabetes research