Partners

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Clinical & Research Partners

The University of Michigan has multiple nationally-funded center programs to support diabetes research.

Clinical Partners

Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetes (MEND)

Pediatric Endocrinology

Research Centers

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Brehm Center

Named for Bill and Delores (Dee) Brehm, a couple whose generosity and dedication in finding a cure has led to an all-out assault on type 1 diabetes.

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Breakthrough T1D Center of Excellence

As we drive toward curing type 1 diabetes, we help make everyday life better for the people who face it.

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Michigan Center for Diabetes Translational Research (MCDTR)

A multidisciplinary unit of the University of Michigan funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases/National Institutes of Health.

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Michigan Diabetes Research Center (MDRC)

A multidisciplinary unit of the University of Michigan funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases/National Institute of Health.

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Michigan Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Center in Live Models (MMPC-Live)

Dedicated to advancing scientific research in metabolic dysfunction such as diabetes, obesity, and related health conditions.

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Michigan Nutrition Obesity Research Center (MNORC)

One of 12 U.S. centers designed to inspire and support translational, multi-disciplinary research in obesity and nutrition, across the continuum of basic science to applications in individuals (medicine) and populations (public health).

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Collaborators

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Brehm Coalition

A unique group of senior scientists devoted to the creation of a new paradigm in medical research based on an unprecedented level and style of laboratory collaboration.

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MTMVI

The Mary Tyler Moore Vision Initiative has produced our first PSA campaign to drive support for the advancement of medical research to preserve and restore vision in people with diabetes.

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