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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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October Is Liver Awareness Month

Learn about the liver's role, including digesting food and processing and distributing nutrients.
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Implementation Science and Health Equity: An NIDDK Workshop

Oct. 10 - 11, 2024
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Artificial Intelligence in Precision Medicine of Diabetes and Other Chronic Diseases

Oct. 30 - 31, 2024
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2024 Collaborating for Interdisciplinary Research in Benign Urology (CAIRIBU) Meeting

Dec. 4 - 6, 2024
Etiology Discovery Therapy
Changing the Course of Type 1 Diabetes: The Human Islet Research Network 10-year Anniversary Symposium

Jan. 13 -14, 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.
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NIDDK supports NIH-wide efforts to end structural racism

Read Dr. Rodgers’ statement on NIDDK’s commitment to advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity.
NIDDK Labs Offer Research Training Opportunities
NIDDK Labs Offer Research Training Opportunities

In the News

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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 Diversity Programs

NIDDK offers and participates in a variety of opportunities for researchers.
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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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Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes

Insulin resistance and prediabetes occur when your body doesn't use insulin well.

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Treatment for Bladder Infections

Drinking more liquids or taking prescribed antibiotics can help treat a bladder infection.

 NIDDK Director Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers and guest Richard Knight on Healthy Moments: Advocating for Your Kidney Health
Understand Your Risk for Kidney Disease

Early detection and testing for kidney disease can change and improve your life.
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