
Shining the spotlight on Breakthrough T1D scientist Dr. Cassandra Bazile
Dr. Cassandra Bazile is a scientist at Breakthrough T1D who champions community, mentorship, and inclusion in STEM.

Letter from Aaron J. Kowalski, PhD, CEO of Breakthrough T1D, formerly JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization, to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., United States Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Dear Secretary Kennedy, Congratulations on your confirmation as United States Secretary of Health and Human Services. On behalf of the…

A behind-the-scenes look at DIAGNODE-3: Phase 3 clinical trials of Diamyd® for T1D
DIAGNODE-3 is a phase 3 clinical trial of the disease-modifying therapy Diamyd® that aims to preserve insulin-producing beta cells.

Buffalo Bills fans rally around Mark Andrews and Breakthrough T1D
Buffalo Bills fans turned negativity into philanthropy by donating to Breakthrough T1D, chosen charity of the Baltimore Ravens' Mark Andrews.

Cell therapies 101: What are stem cells and why do they matter?
Researchers are harnessing the power of stem cells to generate functional beta cells and islets, driving us closer toward type…

Cell therapy first: transplanted islets working without immunosuppressives
Today, Sana Biotechnology released significant clinical data: the first person with type 1 diabetes (T1D) who received deceased donor islets…

2024 greatest T1D hits: A glance at this year’s achievements
While we look back on 2024, we can reflect upon the incredible progress we’ve made in advancing breakthroughs toward cures…

Clinical Trials in Action: Aiedan’s Story
Meet Aiedan, a participant in the T1D RELAY clinical trial that aims to preserve insulin production in those newly diagnosed…

Reflecting on 50 years with type 1 diabetes
Phyllis Kaplan, who has lived with type 1 diabetes for 50 years, reflects on progress made thanks to Breakthrough T1D.

Orlando Brown, Jr. nominated for Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award
Orlando Brown, Jr. has been nominated for the Man of the Year Award in recognition of his outreach work with…