Emory Global Diabetes Research Center

Sleep inequities are an overlooked yet critical issue affecting health outcomes. Dr. Dayna J., Associate Professor of Epidemiology at Emory's Rollins School of Public Health, found that minoritized groups experience poorer sleep quality and more severe disorders, such as sleep apnea and insomnia. These patterns are often linked to social factors like living in disadvantaged neighborhoods, and contribute to serious health risks like hypertension. There is a significant correlation between sleep and diabetes, with poor sleep patterns contributing to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and exacerbating diabetes management. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gc-bNZXR Addressing sleep disparities is essential for improving overall public health. #HealthInequity #SleepHealth #PublicHealth #Rollins

Prescriptions for GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors are on the rise for people with type 1 diabetes, despite these drugs not being approved for this population. Dr. Hui Shao from EGDRC, and colleagues found significant weight management and cardiorenal benefits but also raise concerns over the safety of these medications in T1D. More research is underway to determine whether these drugs can be safely used in type 1 diabetes. Learn more about this important study: https://lnkd.in/gYq6Acne

Congratulations to Dr. Joyce Ho for being awarded the prestigious Winship Distinguished Research Award! This recognition highlights her extraordinary research achievements and dedication to advancing knowledge in her field. We are proud to have Joyce as a part of EGDRC, and we look forward to seeing more of her impactful work! #Emory #ResearchExcellence #DiabetesResearch #WinshipAward

Congratulations to Dr. Dorairaj Prabhakaran on being named the President-elect of the World Heart Federation! This is a remarkable honor and a testament to Dr. Prabhakaran’s impactful leadership in cardiovascular health. As one of our key leaders in the CARRS cohort, his global recognition speaks volumes about his dedication and vision for a healthier world. We look forward to seeing the positive impact of his leadership on the global stage. Congratulations, Dr. Prabhakaran! https://lnkd.in/guGCPchd

🌟 Last week we welcomed the CARRS Annual Investigators Meeting to Atlanta for the very first time! Nearly two decades in the making, we welcomed nearly 30 leading investigators from premier institutions in India to Emory’s campus to share groundbreaking research on cardiometabolic health. We kicked off with the Cardiometabolic Health in India Symposium, where Emory faculty, staff, students, and friends engaged in inspiring discussions and explored new collaborative opportunities. It was truly a global meeting of the minds! The week was filled with memorable moments, from a captivating evening at the Michael C. Carlos Museum, where we toured remarkable exhibitions and enjoyed dinner with experts from both Emory and India, to a fun and social night at Ponce City Market, filled with delicious food and great company. A huge thank you to everyone who made this event possible and to those who joined us. The connections we’ve fostered this week will continue to drive innovation in cardiometabolic health research and beyond. 🌍💡 #CARRSCohort #GlobalHealth #CardiometabolicHealth #Innovation #EmoryIndia #EGDRC #ResearchCollaboration #EmoryCommunity

We are thrilled to introduce the 2024 Lakshmi & Subramonian Shankar Fellows, a key part of the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center’s Diabetes Translational Accelerator! 🎉 This year’s fellows—Abdulraouf Abbas, Christopher Bain , and Chase Fensore—are launching innovative projects in RNA therapies, mobile tech, and AI-powered screening tools to tackle pressing diabetes challenges. Each fellow is driven by personal and professional commitment to making a difference in diabetes care. Learn more about their groundbreaking work and the Shankar Fellowships in the Emory University Laney Graduate School's recent article: https://lnkd.in/ezyyUxAz #DiabetesResearch #Entrepreneurship #PhDToStartup

The CARRS Annual Meeting kick-off was a tremendous success! Over 80 guests joined us for an enlightening symposium on the CARRS Cohort Study and its groundbreaking findings on cardiometabolic health in India, followed by a thought-provoking panel discussing clinical implications and the future of cardiometabolic research. We’re thrilled to welcome 30 esteemed investigators from our partner institutions in India to Atlanta for this important collaboration. Exciting things ahead in #globalhealth research. #CARRS2024

The Emory Global Diabetes Research Center (EGDRC) has been awarded a $22 million grant from the National Institute Of Aging to study the crucial links between diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease through the Precision-CARRS Cohort. This groundbreaking research will explore how cardiometabolic diseases, especially type 2 diabetes, may accelerate the risk of Alzheimer's and related dementias, aiming to revolutionize early detection and treatments. 🌱🧠 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eGD4m9QZ

EGDRC's Dr. Solveig Cunningham provides expert commentary in a recent The Associated Press article, discussing the significant rise in severe obesity across the U.S. and its implications for public health. Explore her insights and the pressing challenges ahead. https://lnkd.in/e-KF7ZXm #Obesity #PublicHealth #HealthResearch #EGDRC

At the 2023 EGDRC fall strategic advisors meeting, Rhona Applebaum, PhD, former VP and chief science officer at Coca-Cola, and her husband, Mark Peabody, pledged $1M to establish the Applebaum-Peabody Professor of Global Diabetes. This generous contribution, part of Emory’s Faculty Eminence Initiative, will support innovative global diabetes research. Applebaum’s decade-long support for EGDRC has driven advancements in understanding risk factors and addressing global health challenges. Her dedication has been fueled by witnessing EGDRC’s Growth, Success, Impact, and Recognition, what she calls the “G-SIR factor.” Learn more about our recent efforts to advance diabetes solutions in the Fall 2024 Issue of Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University Magazine: https://lnkd.in/erK5DCJr