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DRC Director's Report - July 2024

Liver health is a critical concern, especially for individuals with diabetes. While it has long been recognized that type 2 diabetes and obesity can damage the liver (a condition known as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis or MASH), the association between type 1 diabetes and MASH has been less clear. Recent evidence has shed light on this connection. It appears that even people with type 1 diabetes can develop MASH, particularly if they are also obese. Understanding how this occurs and identifying strategies to prevent liver damage in type 1 diabetes patients is crucial.

Dr. Adeyinka Taiwo, a physician scientist and FOEDRC faculty member, has dedicated her research career to studying MASH in individuals with type 1 diabetes. Her work aims to unravel the metabolic abnormalities that contribute to liver dysfunction in this population. 

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Taiwo has been selected as a 2024 DiabDocs Program Scholar. This prestigious program, administered by Stanford University and funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), sup ports the academic research career development of physician-scientists with a focus on diabetes research. As a DiabDocs Scholar, Dr. Taiwo will receive additional resources to advance her investigations into MASH and diabetes. 

We are particularly proud of Dr Taiwo, as she received her diabetes research training here at the University of Iowa. Early on, the FOEDRC recognized her potential, drive, and vision for improving diabetes treatments. We appointed her to our NIH-funded T32 Diabetes Research Training Program. Now that she is faculty, she continues her impactful work, contributing to better outcomes for individuals with diabetes. Join us in congratulating Dr. Taiwo on her achievements and commitment to diabetes research!

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