Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute (DORI) 

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DORI brings together a diverse group of researchers spanning over 26 divisions & departments across the University of Southern California.

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Featured Research Projects at DORI

  • This study looks at the risks for diabetes and obesity in children whose mothers had diabetes during pregnancy. We hope to learn about how being exposed to diabetes in utero may affect risk for diabetes and obesity in children. In particular, we are interested in examining behavior and brain development in children whose mothers had gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

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  • This study looks at how the brain responds to different types of sugar. Using brain imaging and blood sampling, we compare glucose, table sugar (sucrose), and the artificial sweetener sucralose. We hope to learn how each one affects appetite and the brain regions that regulate eating, and whether those responses differ in people across varying body weights.

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  • This nationwide study looks at how type 1 diabetes affects brain development in children. Following more than 1,000 children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes across 12 research centers, we hope to learn how clinical, lifestyle, social, and environmental factors shape memory, attention, learning, and behavioral health in the years after diagnosis.

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Specific Research Areas of Interest

To facilitate collaboration and guide the development of the Institute, the DORI developed an initial seven research categories, to provide a forum for topical discussion and the development of collaborative pilot studies.

These are by no means research “silos”, rather broad topics to be researched and attacked from diverse perspectives.

Researchers meet individually and through periodic Institute retreats that offer opportunities for collaboration, learning, and pilot study funding. As the Institute develops, additional research areas will be developed.

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DORI Research Areas

Join us for Weekly Grand Rounds

Featuring Presentations on Diabetes and Obesity Research

Each week, the Keck Medicine of USC Department of Endocrinology hosts Grand Rounds. At these hour-long meetings, USC and visiting researchers present their cutting edge research on diabetes and obesity-related topics. We invite you to join us for these presentations and discussions!

Click the link below for access to this week’s information.

Tuesdays 12:00pm – 1:00pm

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How you can support us

Your donation supports scientists, funds cutting edge research, and the training and education of students and young researchers. Any donation amount can provide seed funding in order to obtain NIH funding, bridge NIH funding gaps, or recruit world-class faculty.

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