News and Updates

JDRF’s Chief Mission Strategy Officer will leave behind quite a legacy once she steps down from her role at Breakthrough T1D at the end of March 2023.

The inaugural award goes to Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO).

Kathleen Seitz and Sydney Yovic have been promoted on Breakthrough T1D's Executive Leadership team.

Congratulations to Dr. Albanese-O'Neill, director of screening and clinical trials, who was honored with the Diabetes Care and Education Specialist of the Year Award!

Longtime volunteer Jennifer Bennett has been appointed Chair of the Breakthrough T1D Global Mission Board, effective July 1, 2022.

Steve Davis was a leader in the restaurant and consumer packaged goods industries, but to Breakthrough T1D, he was a beloved member of the family.

JDRF, the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, has named two longtime, highly engaged volunteers to lead its International Board of Directors as Chair and Vice Chair, effective July 1, 2022.

In honor of the 100th anniversary of insulin, we are launching “100 Years, 100 Breakthrough T1D Scientists.” The first up: Gian Franco Bottazzo, M.D.

In 2021, Breakthrough T1D has seen tremendous progress in accelerating cures, improving lives, and advocating for people with type 1 diabetes and their loved ones.

Research shows Artificial Pancreas Systems can help improve diabetes-related outcomes and lighten the burden of T1D. Even during sleep.