Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report—Driving T1D Breakthroughs: Now & Next

“There’s never been a more exciting time for type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Right now, we are in the midst of a scientific revolution that is transforming the trajectory of T1D. Breakthroughs that we never dreamed possible are improving lives.…In this report, you’ll learn about some of our most exciting breakthroughs: where we are now, how we got here, and the next breakthroughs on the horizon.” – Aaron Kowalski, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, Breakthrough T1D. View the report.

The Essential Role of Advocacy in Advancing T1D Cell Therapies

As part of our Project ACT (Accelerate Cell Therapies) series, this article explores how Breakthrough T1D’s Advocacy team is working with regulators at the FDA, policymakers in government, and healthcare insurers to accelerate funding, approval, and access to manufactured cell therapies. Read the article.

New Healthcare Professional Education and Resources on BreakthroughT1D.org

As part of our Project ACT (Accelerate Cell Therapies) series, this article explores how Breakthrough T1D’s Advocacy team is Our website has a new section for healthcare professionals (HCPs) to provide education and equip clinical teams with important information and resources on T1D. HCPs can access free accredited education, downloadable clinical resources, and a list of where the Breakthrough T1D team will be presenting at clinical conferences in 2025 and beyond. View the website.


Upcoming Chapter Events

Visit our NorCal Chapter Calendar at BreakthroughT1D.org/northernca to learn more and register for the following events:

The Glucose Groove T1D Running Club: Sunday, June 8, 2025, 9:00 a.m., Golden Gate Park, CA.

T1D Adults Walk & Talk: Sunday, June 22, 2025, 9:30 a.m., Mountain View, CA.

East Bay Training Ride: Sunday, June 29, 2025, Livermore, CA.

The T1D Dads Barbershop Talk: Friday, July 11, 2025, 12:00-1:00 p.m., hosted on Zoom.

T1D Adults Hike Don’t Spike: Saturday, July 12, 2025, 9:30 a.m., Chabot Park – Two Rocks Loop, East Bay, CA.

Breakfast with Rufus, the Bear with Diabetes: Saturday, July 19, 2025, 10 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Stanford Children’s Health, Palo Alto, CA.

T1D Community Gathering—Pool Party: Sunday, July 20, 2025, Roseville, CA.

Breakthrough T1D Game Night with the San Francisco Giants: Saturday, July 26, 2025, 4:05 – 9:05 p.m. Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA.

Breakthrough T1D Community Summit: Saturday, August 23, 2025, 8:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m., San Ramon, CA.

Breakthrough T1D Walk, Sacramento: Sunday, October 19, 2025, William Land Regional Park, Sacramento, CA.

Breakthrough T1D Walk, Silicon Valley: Sunday, October 19, 2025, PayPal Park, San Jose, CA.

Breakthrough T1D Walk, San Francisco: Sunday, November 2, San Francisco Zoo, CA.

Breakthrough T1D San Francisco Hope Gala: Thursday, February 28, 2026, San Francisco City Hall, CA.

Monthly E-Meet & Greets and Zoom Gatherings:
The Breakthrough T1D Northern California Chapter hosts monthly E-Meet & Greets for all ages and stages of T1D and caregivers. Additionally, we offer “Ask the Endo” and “Ask the Therapist” sessions, as well as a T1D and Neurodivergent Support Group and the Spanish-speaking community—all on Zoom. Visit our chapter calendar for event details and registration.

Young Leadership Committee (YLC) Monthly Happy Hours:
Quarterly meetings and monthly happy hours for young adults 21+. Contact ylc.sanfrancisco@gmail.com for more information.


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