Diabetes Research Center

The Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center

On July 13, 2014, the Fraternal Order of Eagles completed a $25 million pledge to the University of Iowa to fund the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center - a comprehensive research facility dedicated to progressing diabetes research in hopes of one day finding a cure.

Every dollar donated by the Eagles is benefiting research taking place within the DRC.

  • An $8 million endowment to create four endowed chairs
  • A $2 million endowment to support two faculty fellowships
  • A $5 million endowment to fund innovative diabetes research programs.
  • A $10 million non-endowed fund to recruit leaders in diabetes science and translational medicine.

The Diabetes Research Center, which opened Aug. 23, 2014, occupies 1.5 floors (20,000+ sq. ft.) within the John and Mary Pappajohn Biomedical Discovery Building. A team of 100 researchers works daily conducting a variety of research studies centered around maintaining, preventing and, ultimately, curing diabetes.

 

DRC Videos

Justin Haley Visits the DRC

June 15, 2018

FOE Driver Justin Haley takes a tour of the FOE Diabetes Research Center with FOX Sports 1

DRC On Fox Sports 1

September 8, 2013

NASCAR driver Miguel Paludo, a Type 1 diabetic, tours the F.O.E. Diabetes Research Center.

DRC Dedication Ceremony

August 23, 2014

The official Dedication Ceremony for the F.O.E. Diabetes Research Center.