About the Institute
PNDRI is a nonprofit biomedical research organization and leader in the global fight against diabetes. Founded by William B. Hutchinson, Sr., M.D., in 1956, today the Institute employs more than 85 scientists, technical, and professional staff. Its researchers are among the most respected in the industry—multiple Principal Scientists are members of the National Academy of Sciences—and are dedicated to making scientific discoveries that translate into improved health for all people living with, or at risk of developing, diabetes.
Work conducted by PNDRI is highly regarded by peer scientists and supported by numerous public and private funding agencies, including the National Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Institute, Centers for Disease Control, the American Heart Association, and the American Diabetes Association.
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Mission
Our mission is to support and conduct basic and clinical research that lead to the prevention and cure of diabetes and its complications.
Leadership
John Wecker, Ph.D. — President and Chief Executive Officer
William Hagopian, M.D., Ph.D. — Scientific Director
Bryon Epp — Chief Financial Officer
Board of Trustees
Chair — Doug Shaw, Axio Research
Vice Chair — Ardythe Johnson, Community Volunteer
Secretary — Dan Caldwell, McKinstry Company
Treasurer — Karl L. Aschenbach, Community Volunteer
Carl E. Byrnes, SCS Refridgerated Services
Howard Frumkin, M.D., Dr.P.H., University of Washington School of Public Health
Juanita M. Garrison, Community Volunteer
Carol L. Heimkes, Community Volunteer
Lynn Kern, Community Volunteer
Ann Heylman Martin, Heylman Martin Architects
Stephan R. Martinez, Trysk Print Solutions
Linda Mauzy, Key Private Bank
James M. Norman, Norman Partners, LLC
Richard J. Omata, Karr Tuttle Campbell
Brock Reed, Creativello
Honorary Trustees
Ben Danielson, M.D., Odessa Brown Children's Clinic
William B. Hutchinson, Jr., Community Volunteer