International Women’s Day 2022
PostsTuesday, March 8, 2022 marks International Women’s Day (IWD) around the word. For this year, the theme is #BreakTheBias. The theme challenges us to imagine a gender equal world, that […]
Tuesday, March 8, 2022 marks International Women’s Day (IWD) around the word. For this year, the theme is #BreakTheBias. The theme challenges us to imagine a gender equal world, that […]
*Image taken from viacyte.com/pipeline/ A significant focus of JDRF is funding the most promising research that could lead to potential cure therapies for type 1 diabetes (T1D). ViaCyte, a cell […]
Karoliina Tuomela is a postdoctoral researcher at the JDRF Centre of Excellence at the University of British Columbia, and the first recipient of a J. Andrew McKee Fellowship in Type […]
“Insulin is not a cure for diabetes; it is a treatment.” – Frederick Banting 2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin by researchers Dr. Frederick Banting and Charles […]
The American Diabetes Assocation’s 83rd Scientific Sessions were held from June 23- 26th. This annual conference brings together researchers and scientists to both present and learn about the latest in […]
New research finds that ustekinumab, a drug commonly used to treat psoriasis, may help children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes keep making insulin for longer. Results from a clinical […]
Training the next generation of researchers and clinicians in type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a central goal of JDRF’s global research strategy. Support of these emerging leaders is essential to […]
National Volunteer Week takes place from April 24-30, 2022, as organizations across the country celebrate those who generously donate their time and talents to their community. The National Volunteer Week […]
The holiday season is fast approaching, and you’re probably putting together your lists to choose the perfect gifts for the people in your life. Why not let JDRF help with […]
JDRF Canada, in collaboration with CIHR, is thrilled to announce the recipients of the CIHR-JDRF Type 1 Diabetes Screening Research Consortium. This $12 million grant will develop a single nationally […]
June 23, 2022, Toronto, ON – JDRF is thrilled to announce that the approximately 300,000 Canadians living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) can now automatically qualify for the federal disability […]
Miguel Alvarez, who has been living with type 1 diabetes for over 55 years, aims to complete two bike rides of over 100 miles each. To mark his 55th ‘Diaversary’ […]