Alberta Diabetes Institute

Could a pill cure diabetes? A U of A researcher is working on it A simple pill to treat or even cure diabetes could be possible, thanks to University of Alberta research — and funding that is laying vital groundwork.

Excited to enroll our first participant for testing an agent (tolimidone) we hope will promote beta cell regeneration, building on preclinical work from Dr Jean Buteau at @albertadiabetes.bsky.social. Supported by Alberta Diabetes Foundation & biodexa pharmaceuticals www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/202...

If you’re a researcher, clinician or trainee interested in diabetes research, we’d love to see you there.
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the University of Alberta’s Telus International Centre.
Reserve your spot: uab.ca/protocol25

This exciting event will include sessions on beta cell replacement therapy, immune responses and islet cell biology, along with a panel discussion on future research priorities.

Join the diabetes research community on June 5 at the Alberta Diabetes Institute and @gairdnerawards.bsky.social Scientific Symposium as part of the 25th anniversary celebration of the Edmonton Protocol.

Featured in photo: Members of the Edmonton Protocol Team. Top, from left: Greg Korbutt, Eddie Ryan and James Shapiro Bottom, from left: Jonathan Lakey and Ray Rajotte.

This public event will include a keynote presentation and a panel discussion with open Q & A.

Happening at the University of Alberta’s Telus International Centre.

Get your tickets: uab.ca/protocol25

The Edmonton Protocol was a turning point in the treatment of T1D patients. 25 years later, hundreds have received the groundbreaking islet transplant procedure.

On June 4, the ADI invites you to celebrate the 25th anniversary at an evening of conversation with experts on diabetes research.

Join us for a full day of scientific presentations on beta cell replacement, autoimmunity and islet biology while celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Edmonton Protocol.
Happening 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the University of Alberta’s Telus International Centre.
Register: uab.ca/protocol25

Are you a diabetes researcher, clinician or trainee?
On June 5, the Alberta Diabetes Institute with support from the @gairdnerawards.bsky.social will bring together diabetes researchers to showcase and discuss leading edge diabetes research and treatments.

On June 4, join the ADI to celebrate 25 years since the Edmonton Protocol transformed diabetes care for Type 1 diabetes patients.
This event features an expert panel on diabetes research and an open Q&A.
Happening at the UofA Telus International Centre.
Reserve your seat today: uab.ca/protocol25

Dr. Alice Carr was selected by an external committee of professionals, experts, and leaders who are deeply involved in the diabetes community. Their time, expertise, and careful review of the applications in the adjudication process ensured the selection of a deserving recipient. Congratulations!

This competition was made possible through the Chan Family's commitments to reduce financial barriers and support students living with diabetes via the Facilitating Equity in Diabetes Research (FEDR) Fund. This award recognizes both academic achievement and contributions to knowledge dissemination.

The ADI is thrilled to announce the 2024 Chan Family Diabetes Scholarship Competition recipient is Dr. Alice Carr, Postdoctoral Fellow at the ADI.

On the Edge: Emerging Scholars - Amplifying Patient Led Research in Alberta for People Living with Type 1 Diabetes On the Edge: Emerging Scholars is a speaker series featuring cutting edge research presented by emerging scholars and researchers from Edmonton's academic community. Presented in partnership with the ...

On the Edge: Emerging Scholars features cutting edge research presented by emerging scholars and researchers from Edmonton's academic community. This is presented in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library.

More information can be found here:
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Please congratulate Dr. Jamie Boisvenue and Jasmine Maghera for being selected to present for the On the Edge: Emerging Scholars series titled "Amplifying Patient Led Research in Alberta for People Living with Type 1 Diabetes"!