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Funding available for transformational novel insulins research

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November 28, 2023

Funding available for transformational novel insulins research

The first funding call under the Novel Insulins part of the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge is open, aiming to support research to drive transformational therapy development.

“Thank you” from a Grand Challenge researcher

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Professor Sarah Richardson sat at her lab computer

October 4, 2023

“Thank you” from a Grand Challenge researcher

One of the first exceptional scientists to receive Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge funding tells us just what our funding means to her and how the Grand Challenge is building a culture that allows UK type 1 diabetes research to thrive.

Networking workshop to set the stage for £1 million of funding into beta cell therapy innovations

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Type 1 diabetes researcher in lab with back to camera looking at microscopic cells via a screen

September 5, 2023

Networking workshop to set the stage for £1 million of funding into beta cell therapy innovations

Researchers are invited to attend a networking workshop this November focused on innovative, high-risk, high-reward ideas with the potential to transform the type 1 diabetes beta cell therapy field.

Grand Challenge researchers on the DRWF podcast

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August 10, 2023

Grand Challenge researchers on the DRWF podcast

In this podcast produced by DRWF, listen to our Senior Research Fellows, Professor Sarah Richardson, Dr James Cantley and Dr Victoria Salem, as they discuss their research interests, Grand Challenge projects, and the impact funding can have on research.

Meet the Grand Challenge’s Senior Research Fellows

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Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge Research Fellows stood in group holding their awards

August 2, 2023

Meet the Grand Challenge’s Senior Research Fellows

We spoke to Dr James Cantley, Dr Vicky Salem and Professor Sarah Richardson, the first Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge funded researchers, to find out about their progress so far, their research careers, and their lives outside the lab.

Five promising research ideas for novel insulins

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June 22, 2023

Five promising research ideas for novel insulins

Last month, we held a symposium on novel insulins, where experts from around the world met virtually to discuss their ideas for how to develop the next generation of insulins. Here is a preview of five of the most exciting ideas that were discussed at the symposium.

Virtual symposium on novel insulins

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May 19, 2023

Virtual symposium on novel insulins

The Novel Insulins part of the Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge made a major step forward this week. Leading experts and researchers from around the world came together to share their progress, challenges and hopes for developing new forms of insulin.

Funding available to set up a stem cell derived beta cell foundry

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May 17, 2023

Funding available to set up a stem cell derived beta cell foundry

Today sees the opening of a new funding call in the Grand Challenge’s beta cell therapies research stream. We’re offering up to £5 million to support researchers to establish a stem cell derived beta cell production and distribution centre.

The Grand Challenge makes its mark at DUKPC

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May 11, 2023

The Grand Challenge makes its mark at DUKPC

At the Diabetes UK Professional Conference this April, the Vice Chairs of the three Scientific Advisory Panels came together to talk about the current research in the three Grand Challenge areas and how the Steve Morgan Foundation’s £50 million investment could accelerate discoveries.

Putting people affected by type 1 diabetes at the heart of research.

The Type 1 Diabetes Grand Challenge brings together scientists and the type 1 community to drive forward progress in areas that matter most to people with type 1.

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