A "spellchecker" for genes, Dr. Judith Fradkin retires, and more in today’s NIDDK Director’s Update

NIDDK Director's Update
 

Spring 2019 Edition

Director's Note

NIDDK’s employees have a passion for public health, and their hard work helps to support the breadth and depth of NIDDK-funded research.

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  Dr. Rodgers

Creating a “spellchecker” for genes

CRISPR gene-editing technologies could pave a key pathway to preventing and treating disease, but applying them requires a full understanding and thoughtful consideration of their mechanisms.

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  CRISPR

Longtime division director Dr. Judith Fradkin retires

The former director of the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolic Diseases served nearly 40 years at NIDDK and oversaw ambitious clinical trials to advance the prevention and treatment of diabetes.

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  Dr. Judith Fradkin

Getting to know: Winnie Martinez

Program director supports opportunities for undergraduate students and researchers from underrepresented backgrounds.

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  Winnie Martinez

NIDDK website now faster with cellphone-friendly content

The site consists of 3,650 pages of content and is used by more than 30 million people every year — and it’s now more intuitive and mobile friendly.

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  A laptop, desktop computer and cell phone

Other highlights include: