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Recent Stories & Press Releases

Articles and press releases are listed in reverse chronological order.

2012

  • "Study on diabetes in kids shows ‘frightening’ results,” Seattle Times, page one, April 30.
    The rising prevalence of type 2 diabetes in the general population is alarming. People generally think of a person with type 2 diabetes as middle aged, obese, and inactive. This article underscores the fact that type 2 diabetes can strike people who do not fit the stereotype, including children, those who are lean, and those with an active lifestyle. Read more
  • PNDRI Names John Wecker as new President and CEO  (4/13/12)
    "John's leadership skills and experience in global health are important assets for a future in which diabetes is increasing rapidly in the U.S. and around the world."
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2011

  • An Evening of Wine Raises Record Amount in Support of Diabetes Research (9/27/11)
    A total $311,014 will help advance critical research focused on improved prevention, better treatments and progress toward cures
    Read the press release
  • TEDDY reaches recruitment target, analysis of data to begin (NIDDK newsletter, Summer 2011)
    PNDRI’s partner in the international TEDDY study, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, featured PNDRI’s work
    Read the article (opens on NIDDK site in new window) 
  • PNDRI Announces Impressive List of Winery Partners for Annual Fundraiser (6/1/11)
    An Evening of Wine     showcases some of the region's top wineries and raises funds for critical diabetes research
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  • Diabetes in the U.S. (KUOW, 3/8/11)
    Principal Scientist R. Paul Robertson featured on Seattle’s NPR station, during which he discussed the disease, breakthrough research his team is conducting, and the global diabetes tsunami
    Listen to the story (opens on KUOW site in new window) 
  • The Profits of Nonprofit (The Scientist, 1/1/11)
    PNDRI CEO Jack Faris discusses nonprofits and their for-profit business activities
    Read the article (opens on The Scientist site in new window) 

2010

  • Pacific Northwest Diabetes Research Institute launching biotech incubator (Puget Sound Business Journal, 10/14/10)
    Profile of PNDRI’s Urban Innovation Center, created through a grant from the Economic Development Administration
    Read the article (opens on PSBJ site in new window) 
  • Expert in Cell Physiology Joins the Babenko Lab (6/29/10)
    Adrian Sculptoreanu, Ph.D., becomes part of internationally acclaimed collaboration between PNDRI's Babenko and Bryan labs
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  • Mitigating the One-Two Punch of Spinal Cord Injuries (6/10/10)
    Principal Scientist Joe Bryan contributes to promising new strategy that could reduce extent of disability
    Read the press release 

2009

  • PNDRI Appoints New Member to Board of Trustees (11/13/09)
    As the mother of a type 1 diabetic, Lynn Kern brings leadership, fundraising acumen and "spark" to esteemed group 
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  • PNDRI Scientist Recives $1.7 Million Research Grant from Department of Defense (10/28/09)
    Read the press release 
  • An Evening of Wine Raises More Than $250,000 for Diabetes Research (10/6/09)
    Proceeds from annual fundraiser supports mission of eliminating diabetes and its complications
    Read the press release 
  • Early tests help predict diabetes (Tri-City Herald, 2/9/09)
    PNDRI researchers found indicators for type 1 diabetes in 9-year-old child before she was diagnosed with the disease
    Read the article (opens on Tri-City Herald site in new window) 
  • Internationally Acclaimed Researcher Joins PNDRI as Principal Scientist (10/1/09)
    Andrey Babenko, M.D., Ph.D., becomes the Institute's sixth Principal Scientist 
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