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75 years: 1950-2025

Advancing Research & Health for All
Learn more about NIDDK's 75 years of research

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The NIDDK Director

Griffin P. Rodgers, M.D., M.A.C.P.

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Celebrate NIDDK's 75th Anniversary

Learn about NIDDK’s contributions and how we’ll keep advancing research and health for all.
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NIDDK Recent Advances and Emerging Opportunities 2025
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Take Charge of Your Health

This National Kidney Month, learn how healthy habits can help you manage kidney disease.
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Catalytic Tool and Technology Development Webinar Series: Kidney Imaging

April 1, 2025
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Data Management & Sharing (DMS) Guidance, Tools and Resources

NIDDK researchers can refer to NIDDK guidance for writing a DMS plan.
NIDDK Labs Offer Research Training Opportunities
NIDDK Labs Offer Research Training Opportunities

In the News

Behavioral intervention decreases how much pain affects daily activities in people with dialysis-dependent kidney failure
NIH study demonstrates long-term benefits of weight-loss surgery in young people
Genomic variants that increase risk of kidney disease are found in nearly one-third of West Africans
First wave of COVID-19 increased risk of heart attack, stroke up to three years later
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Research & Funding

Internships at NIDDK
Internships at NIDDK

Work side-by-side with leading NIH scientists.

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Applying for Funding

Where to register and what to do before you apply for a funding opportunity

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Research Training & Career Development

NIDDK offers and participates in a variety of opportunities for researchers.
More Research & Funding

Is Participating in Clinical Trials Right for You?

Clinical trials offer hope for many people and an opportunity to help
researchers find better treatments for others in the future.

Learn more about clinical trials

Health Information

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Kidney Stones Causing Pain in Your Back, Side, or Abdomen?

Read more to recognize the symptoms and learn how to avoid developing stones.

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What To Eat With Liver Cirrhosis

If you have liver cirrhosis, learn why choosing healthy foods and drinks is important.

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How Can Gestational Diabetes Affect You and Your Baby?

Learn how to manage gestational diabetes and protect the health of you and your baby.
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