2019 Type One Nation Summit
Join us for a day of education, hope and inspiration at the annual Breakthrough T1D Arizona TypeOneNation Summit! Network with others affected by type 1 diabetes (T1D) at all life stages. Talk to experts about research advances, meet other attendees to exchange ideas, and join in discussions important to you.
Breakthrough T1D will be welcoming numerous guest speakers, including:
- Jacquelyn Brown, Ph.D., A research scientist at Breakthrough T1D managing the biomarkers and disease development grant portfolios for the Prevention program.
- Scott Benner, The creator of the “Juicebox Podcast” and author of the award-winning parenting memoir, “Life is Short, Laundry is Eternal: Confessions of a Stay-at-Home Dad”.
- Eric Tozer, The President and Co-Founder of Diabetes Sports Project running the World Marathon Challenge in January 2019; 7 marathons, on 7 continents, in 7 consecutive days.
- Dr. Klearchos Papas, PhD, The Scientific Director of the Institute for Cellular Transplantation at the University of Arizona, devoting his research career to cell based therapies for the treatment of diabetes without immunosuppression.
- Dr. Robert C. Johnson, PhD, A research professor in the Institute for Cellular Transplantation in the Department of Surgery at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson.
- And more!