News and Updates

New Publication Alert! Breakthrough T1D spearheaded a paper titled “International consensus guidance for general population screening for islet autoantibodies to diagnose early-stage type 1 diabetes” that was published in Diabetologia. This is an important step toward integrating general population screening for type 1 diabetes (T1D) into clinical practice globally. Read on to learn more about […]

To accomplish our mission of a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D), one thing is clear: the more minds we have thinking about T1D, the better. That’s why Breakthrough T1D brings in interns each year, including in our Research department. Training the next generation isn’t just about career development—it’s about fresh eyes, new ideas, diverse […]

Spotlight on Jessie Stover Jessie Stover is the Development Manager at Breakthrough T1D’s Indiana Chapter. Stover was born and raised in Evansville, Indiana, and she now lives in Indianapolis with her two cats, Milo and Zuko. She enjoys reading, crafting, concerts, and “baking gluten-free desserts so good that no one can tell they’re gluten-free.” Here, […]

Golf champion J.J. Spaun discusses his game and life with T1D with dedicated Breakthrough T1D supporter Moira McCarthy.

Breakthrough T1D was on site in New Orleans, LA from June 5-8 for the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) 86th Scientific Sessions. Check out all of our coverage below, including type 1 diabetes (T1D) advances across all our mission priority areas and several Breakthrough T1D-funded researchers and staff driving progress forward. In case you missed it, […]

ADA’s 86th Scientific Sessions This event is one of the largest diabetes conferences in the world, bringing together over 11,000 attendees to share and learn about cutting-edge research and advancements toward cures. Each year, Breakthrough T1D-funded researchers highlight their work, demonstrating the progress we’re making toward achieving our mission. Leading experts will present over 100 […]

ADA’s 86th Scientific Sessions This event is one of the largest diabetes conferences in the world, bringing together over 11,000 attendees to share and learn about cutting-edge research and advancements toward cures. Each year, Breakthrough T1D-funded researchers highlight their work, demonstrating the progress we’re making toward achieving our mission. Leading experts will present over 100 […]

Islet cell therapies for type 1 diabetes (T1D) replace destroyed insulin-producing beta cells with functional cells that allow the body to make insulin again. To ensure there are enough islet cells for everyone with T1D who wants them, Breakthrough T1D is prioritizing manufactured cell therapies, which can be made in large quantities in a laboratory, […]

Karen Shishino Jordan, a long-time volunteer leader in the greater California Bay area, will serve as Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF) International Board of Directors (IBOD) Chair, succeeding current Chair Lisa Fishbone Wallack. Carlton McMillan, also a dedicated volunteer leader in the greater California Bay area, will serve as Vice Chair, succeeding current Vice Chair Matt Varey.     Karen’s and Carlton’s terms as Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, begin Wednesday, July 1, 2026.    Breakthrough […]

For more than 50 years, Marilyn and Gerald Fishbone were pillars in the T1D community, dedicating their lives to helping advance innovative research.