About Us

We are proud of the scientific and policy impact of our research, as well as the commitment of our members to lead and collaborate at local and national levels to advance individual and population health through translational research at multiple levels."

Marshall Chin, MD, MPH, Chicago CDTR Co-Director

Ronald Ackermann, MD, MPH, Chicago CDTR Co-Director

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Founded on Collaboration

A collaboration between University of Chicago and Northwestern University, the center is a dynamic national hub for high-impact diabetes translation research that continually engages new partners, collaborators, and members. Our focus on health for all positions us for exciting partnerships with communities and organizations that represent broad segments of the US population that live and receive care and support in a very wide array of locations and settings, across Chicago and the country.

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Our Affiliates

Center for Diabetes & Metabolism

The Center for Diabetes and Metabolism (CDM) at Northwestern seeks to integrate clinical care, discovery, education and community-based prevention of diabetes, obesity and related conditions.

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Diabetes Research & Training Center

The University of Chicago Diabetes Research & Training Center (DRTC) supports cutting-edge basic and clinical research on the etiology of diabetes and its complications.

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