NIDDK Director's Update Spring 2024
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Director's Note
At the heart of our research are the people affected by the diseases and conditions within the NIDDK mission. Read more.
News Around NIDDK
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- Patients drive kidney disease research forward with precision
- NIDDK publishes 2024 annual scientific report
- New edition of “Diabetes in America” now available
- Fellow Spotlight: Dr. Yu Ishimoto
- NIDDK explores new medications to treat obesity in adults and adolescents
- Inspiring and informing effective change in public administration
- Getting to Know: Dr. Teresa Jones
- NIDDK training program continues to make impact in the Pacific basin
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Research Updates
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Health Information Updates
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Commendations & Commencements
- Welcome
Hales - Congratulations
Hinshaw, Pratto - Fond Farewell
Nguyen - In Memoriam
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