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75 years: 1950-2025

Advancing Research & Health for All
Learn more about NIDDK's 75 years of research

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The NIDDK Director

Griffin P. Rodgers, M.D., M.A.C.P.

Featured Highlights

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Celebrate NIDDK's 75th Anniversary

Learn about NIDDK’s contributions and how we’ll keep advancing research and health for all.
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NIDDK Recent Advances and Emerging Opportunities 2025
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NIDDK New PI Workshop

Mar. 13 -14, 2025
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Addressing Gaps, Challenges, and Opportunities Related to Data and Metadata Standards for NIDDK Research Priorities

March 25 - 26, 2025
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Catalytic Tool and Technology Development Webinar Series: Kidney Imaging

April 1, 2025
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2025 NIDDK K Awardees Workshop

Apr. 3 - 4, 2025
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NMRI Annual Workshop 2025

April 7 - 9, 2025
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Leveraging Real-World Evidence to Optimize Use of GLP-1-Based Therapies

May 7 - 8, 2025
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Data Management & Sharing (DMS) Guidance, Tools and Resources

NIDDK researchers can refer to NIDDK guidance for writing a DMS plan.
NIDDK Labs Offer Research Training Opportunities
NIDDK Labs Offer Research Training Opportunities

In the News

Behavioral intervention decreases how much pain affects daily activities in people with dialysis-dependent kidney failure
NIH study demonstrates long-term benefits of weight-loss surgery in young people
Genomic variants that increase risk of kidney disease are found in nearly one-third of West Africans
First wave of COVID-19 increased risk of heart attack, stroke up to three years later
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Research & Funding

Internships at NIDDK
Internships at NIDDK

Work side-by-side with leading NIH scientists.

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Applying for Funding

Where to register and what to do before you apply for a funding opportunity

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Research Training & Career Development

NIDDK offers and participates in a variety of opportunities for researchers.
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Is Participating in Clinical Trials Right for You?

Clinical trials offer hope for many people and an opportunity to help
researchers find better treatments for others in the future.

Learn more about clinical trials

Health Information

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Choosing a Safe and Healthy Weight-loss Program

Explore these tips for choosing a weight-loss program that is safe and sustainable over time.

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High Blood Pressure Can Lead to Kidney Disease

Learn how controlling your blood pressure could slow or prevent kidney disease.

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How Can I Lower My Chances of Developing Type 2 Diabetes?

Losing a modest amount of weight with nutrition and physical activity may prevent type 2 diabetes.
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