Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Nagesha G. Kondegowda

Dr. Nagesha G. Kondegowda & T1D View Dr. Kondegowda’s Full Project Details Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys […]
From Seed Funding to the TEDx Stage: How One DRC-Funded Idea Is Advancing Toward a Cure for Type 1 Diabetes

In 2022, Diabetes Research Connection (DRC) awarded seed funding to Dr. Leonardo Ferreira for his project, “A Potential Second Cure for T1D by Re-Educating the Patient’s Immune System.” What began […]
Can We Use Genetics to Prevent Type 1 Diabetes? Dr. Kristen Lavelle Thinks So.

At Diabetes Research Connection (DRC), we’re not just funding research—we’re fueling bold ideas that could transform how we understand, treat, and prevent type 1 diabetes (T1D). One of those bold […]