Breakthrough T1D Launches Third Center of Excellence in New England
The Breakthrough T1D New England Center of Excellence will focus on protecting the stem cell-derived beta cells from rejection by the immune system after transplantation.
Timothy Doyle Joins Breakthrough T1D as President and Chief Operating Officer
Doyle will lead organizational operations to broaden Breakthrough T1D’s reach and impact.
What We Can Be Proud Of in 2020
It’s been a tough year, to say the least. But there’s news that we can be proud of in type 1 diabetes research and advocacy. Really proud of.
Breakthrough T1D Wins 2020 Amazon Web Services Imagine Grant for Nonprofits
Prestigious award recognizes nonprofit organizations using technology to solve the world’s most pressing challenges.
Join us on November 1 for the Breakthrough T1D One Walk® Experience in Breakthrough T1D One World, a virtual world inside the video game Roblox
Every year, the Breakthrough T1D community rallies together for Walk events that take place across the U.S. and even abroad. Dedicated families, friends and companies raise money to improve the lives of people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D), and while Breakthrough T1D Walk is the largest T1D event in the world, it has always been […]
Researchers Unite at the 56th EASD Annual Meeting
Leading researchers gathered, virtually, for the EASD Annual Meeting, and featured more than 40 studies presented by Breakthrough T1D researchers.
Remember! Enroll in Medicare Part D plans that cap insulin costs at $35
This fall, it’s important to remember that open enrollment for health insurance is right around the corner. For those of you on Medicare, beginning October 15 through December 7, you can make critical changes to your health insurance to ensure you’re receiving the best coverage at the best price. For people with type 1 diabetes […]
EASD Conference Will Bring Together Top Minds in Diabetes Research
Leading researchers from around the world will gather for the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD). At this year’s meeting, which will take place virtually from September 22-25, more than 40 studies will be presented by Breakthrough T1D researchers, funded now or in the past, working to find cures […]
Maurice Hertzfeld’s Dream Lives On
“I’d like to share a personal dream. A dream that one day children will be told, ‘like Polio, there once was a disease called diabetes. With your help, that dream may become a reality.” – Maurice Hertzfeld, testifying at the 1975 National Commission on Diabetes Rob Hertzfeld was 14 years old when he was diagnosed […]
A Mother’s Passion
“Even now I can hear that ghostly whisper from 48 years ago. The doctor’s voice, ‘Mrs. Greenspon, your son has diabetes.'” – Roz Greenspon, Charlotte, NC He was talking about Keith, 8 years old, the oldest of our 3 children. “But,” the doctor added as he exited the room, “Don’t worry. He’ll take insulin – […]
