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‘Bionic pancreas’ improves type 1 diabetes control A pocket-size wearable device known as a bionic pancreas, which uses next-generation technology to automatically deliver insulin, was more effective at maintaining blood

Dr. Irl Hirsch, professor (Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition) is featured in “Irl Hirsch: when ranting is an art” in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology.

Dr. Ellen Schur, professor (General Internal Medicine) has received funding from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) for more than $1 million over 3 years

Dr. Steven Kahn, professor (Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition) is co-author of “Glycemia Reduction in Type 2 Diabetes — Microvascular and Cardiovascular Outcomes” in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Drs. Vincenzo Cirulli, associate professor and Laura Crisa, associate professor (Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition), and Hannele Ruohola-Baker and Shiri Levy (Biochemistry) have received the first state-funded 2022-2023 ISCRM Team Award

Dr. Steven Kahn, professor (Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition) is quoted in “Study to explore why people are at higher risk for developing obesity and diabetes after COVID-19” in Medical News.

Dr. Ellen Schur, professor (General Internal Medicine) is senior author of “Impaired Brain Satiety Responses After Weight Loss in Children With Obesity” in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Dr. Stephanie Page, professor and head (Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition) is quoted in “Male birth control? UW seeking couples for study” from KIRO News.

Dr. Irl Hirsch, professor (Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition) is quoted in “Seattle company developing non-invasive glucose monitor raises more cash in new public offering” from GeekWire.

This year’s theme for Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month is Unidos: Stronger Together. The Huddle talked to UW Medicine employees – including Lorena Wright, MD, (Clinical Associate Professor of Endocrinology),