Lay Review Committee

The Lay Review Committee (LRC) helps translate complex, jargon-heavy scientific descriptions into engaging, easy-to-understand website presentations. Great science isn’t enough

Great science isn’t enough

Lay Review Committee

The Lay Review Committee (LRC) helps translate complex, jargon-heavy scientific descriptions into engaging, easy-to-understand website presentations.

The LRC consists of individuals affected by Type 1 Diabetes.

These members bring a unique perspective, having gained an understanding of the science behind the disease after being confronted with T1D. Our invaluable team simplifies the complex science into clear, accessible language, ensuring that the purpose and goals of each project are clearly understood by all.

Once a project receives approval from the Scientific Review Committee, this core committee collaborates with the researcher to develop a presentation. Members possess a working knowledge of the scientific terminology frequently used in Type 1 Diabetes. The expected time commitment is approximately 6 hours every six months.

If you are interested in serving on the LRC, please email info@DiabetesResearchConnection.org.

Layperson Core Committee

Amy Adams served on the Board of Directors for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) for 6 years, served on JDRF’s Chicago Chapter’s Gala, and Walk organizing committees for about 10 years, and is currently a sustaining board member of JDRF. She also served on the Board of Friends United (a diabetes fundraising organization) for about 3 years and was a contributing writer to Insulin Free Times.

David has had Type 1 Diabetes for over 60 years and also has several family members and friends with the disease. He is a founder of the Diabetes Research Connection and currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer. David has been a tireless advocate and donor for diabetes research.

Brianna has lived with Type 1 Diabetes for 21 years. Her passion, energy, and optimism for overcoming the challenges of living with and curing T1D are extraordinary and are matched by her drive and intelligence. She is currently pursuing a double graduate degree, one at Northwestern University in Prosthetics and Orthotics and one at Johns Hopkins in Applied Biomedical Engineering.

Margery has a daughter with Type 1 Diabetes. Margery is on the Advisory Council of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and serves on the Board of Directors of the Breakthrough T1D International.

Bob’s daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at age 32. Diabetes Research Connection is his first affiliation.

We grant up to $75,000 to support each research project

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