In a new funding opportunity led by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR), JDRF will partner with the federal agency to fund several new team grants that aim to uncover new mechanisms that control the onset and progression of diabetes and its related complications.
JDRF is committed to providing timely information about the latest research updates relevant to the diabetes community. Early January 2022 researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]
On April 20, 2022, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and JDRF announced new funding for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research in the areas of precision medicine and psychosocial […]
February 29, 2024 – Ottawa – Today marks a historic moment for the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community in Canada. JDRF Canada is thrilled to have been part of the […]
JDRF Canada renews grant for UBC team identifying potential cell therapies for islet cell regeneration JDRF is the leading charitable funder of research into type 1 diabetes in Canada, with […]
The type 1 diabetes (T1D) community has always embraced new technology – with insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), flash glucose monitors (FGMs), and a variety of T1D-focused apps rapidly becoming essential tools for many people. It’s no surprise, then, that the T1D community has quickly adapted to accessing healthcare virtually.
Learn the latest on type 1 diabetes research updates Our research roundup brings you the most exciting type 1 diabetes (T1D) research stories globally, including new clinical trials, treatment […]
December 2021 marked the launch of the JDRF Centre of Excellence at the University of British Columbia (UBC). One year later, a team of over 40 researchers convened in person […]
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) General Accessibility PolicyMulti-year Accessibility Plan General Accessibility Policy Providing Goods and Services to People with Disabilities under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities […]
Starting a new grade, new school or beginning university can be very stressful even without having diabetes, particularly during the COVID pandemic. Many students went to school virtually last year […]
Internationally recognized diabetes expert, first JDRF CEO with T1D will lead next phase of focused effort to end type 1 diabetes
Protecting yourself from the virus on top of everyday diabetes management is a lot to deal with.
Fortunately, we are now better equipped with knowledge of how the virus works and how to best protext ourselves from contracting it. And there is hope on the horizon.
