New immunotherapy treatment shows promise in first clinical trial
Researchers from King’s College London and Cardiff University have tested a new immunotherapy treatment. The trial, which was partly funded by JDRF, indicated that the treatment was safe and suggests...
View ArticleWhen viruses use their powers for good
A study partly-funded by JDRF has found that viruses could be the answer for the survival of insulin-producing beta cells. This approach could combat type 1 diabetes. Researchers at the University of...
View ArticleImmune cells seen flocking to the pancreas in type 1 diabetes
Researchers from Europe have discovered that people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) have more beta cell-targeting immune cells in the pancreas than people without T1D. This is an interesting finding given...
View ArticleWhich health checks do I need and when?
Living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) as an adult can occupy a lot of brain space! We’ve made it a little bit easier, with this handy exams and tests checklist. Whether you’re newly-diagnosed or just need...
View ArticleMeet Future Research Leader, Dr Harald Janovjak
European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) Australia Group Leader Harald Janovjak is new to Australia, lured here by the strong academic atmosphere, excellent life quality and amazing nature. We’re...
View ArticleLooking to the future: JDRF Research Strategy Meeting
As one financial year comes to a close, JDRF is full steam ahead on work to fund the next stage of type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. At the global internal research strategy meeting this month, JDRF’s...
View ArticleSpotlight on Future Research Leader, Dr Kirstine Bell
Dr Kirstine Bell, better known to some as Kirstie, learnt a lot from the type 1 diabetes (T1D) community about what it’s like to live with the condition while she worked as a dietitian and...
View ArticleDoes the gut hold the answer to preventing type 1 diabetes?
Australian researchers have found a direct link between the bacteria in our gut and pancreatic function in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and those at high risk, for the first time. All the...
View ArticleTracy’s journey towards a life free from insulin
Before her islet transplantation, life for Tracy Humphries was unpredictable to say the least. She was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at age 10, and at first, her T1D journey went quite smoothly....
View ArticleThe vaccine that may help prevent type 1 diabetes
A vaccine that protects infants from a nasty stomach virus may provide an unexpected bonus – helping to prevent type 1 diabetes. The rotavirus vaccine became a routine immunisation for Australian...
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