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Drawing on modern culinary techniques, the laboratory of Dr. James Byrne, University of Iowa assistant professor of radiation oncology and biomedical engineering, has developed a carbon-monoxide-infused foam that can be applied topically to wounds and improves healing in models of diabetic wounds. The results of the study were published March 12 in a journal called Device. Diabetes which affects almost 39 […]
Diabetes, the leading global journal for basic diabetes research, sought the expertise of Dr. Renata Pereira, a faculty member of the FOEDRC, to review and analyze recent development in specific, but important area of diabetes research. This state-of-the-art review recently authored by Dr. Pereira titled “Mitochondrial Dynamics, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Disease” was published in the […]
Type 2 diabetes is a very common chronic disease that reduces the quality of life and increase risk of death. Even though there is currently no cure for type 2 diabetes, there are many medications that help treat this medical condition. It is important to compare the effectiveness of these medications for type 2 diabetes. […]
Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS for short) is a human genetic disorder that affect many parts of the body. Obesity is one of the major features of BBS. Excess fat accumulation typically begins in early childhood and continues to be an issue throughout life. Consequently, BBS patients suffer from complications of obesity that include type 2 diabetes. Dr. Kamal Rahmouni, […]
The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center (FOEDRC) recently held its annual retreat on November 18th, bringing together a community of researchers, faculty, and trainees dedicated to continuing the success of the FOEDRC. The event featured a series of engaging presentations, discussions, and poster sessions, offering a comprehensive overview of the work taking place […]
A critical function of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center is to train new generations of diabetes researchers. To this end, since 2017, the FOEDRC has received a “T32” grant from the NIH that funds up to six annual positions for postdoctoral fellows to receive advanced training in diabetes research. Postdoctoral fellows are […]
Congratulations to the 2023-2024 FOEDRC Pilot & Feasibility Grant Recipients! The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center is pleased to announce the results of its thirteenth round of Pilot and Feasibility Grants. These grant awards fund innovative pilot projects by early career investigators who are entering the diabetes research field, or established investigators with […]
Health and Human Physiology assistant professor Anna Stanhewicz has just been awarded a five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health totaling $3.035 million to put towards her research. Her focus lies in gestational diabetes and the long-term impact it has on those who have had it. Women who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy are […]