Protective and Pathogenic B Cell Responses: COVID-19 and Autoimmunity
Dr. Sanz's research interest is in understanding how the immune system goes awry in autoimmune diseases and ends up attacking our own tissues rather than concentrating on fighting infections. In particular, he is very interested in understanding the roles played in autoimmune diseases by B cells and their effector progeny, the plasma cells responsible for producing the autoantibodies that in many cases cause the disease. His research concentrates on systemic lupus erythematosus, but he is also investigating other autoimmune diseases such as Sjogren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes. His work also has app...
Source: Videocast - All Events - January 19, 2021 Category: General Medicine Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
Providing people with diabetes with choices
Renza Scibilia, manager of type 1 diabetes and consumer voice at Diabetes Australia, says diabetes is a data-driven health condition and those with the disease should be provided choices of treatment plans and supported in their choices. (Source: Healthcare ITNews Videos)
Source: Healthcare ITNews Videos - January 17, 2020 Category: Information Technology Tags: Patient Engagement Population Health Women In Health IT Source Type: video
For diabetics, insulin injection may become as easy as taking a pill
An MIT-led research team has developed a drug capsule -- about the size of a blueberry -- that could be used to deliver oral doses of insulin, potentially replacing the injections that people with Type 1 diabetes have to give themselves every day. In tests in animals, the researchers showed that ...This is an NSF Multimedia Gallery item. (Source: NSF Multimedia Gallery)
Source: NSF Multimedia Gallery - February 22, 2019 Category: Science Source Type: video
A person-centered approach to treating chronic health conditions
Those living with diabetes and other chronic health conditions should be acknowledged and respected as the experts in managing their own care, says Renza Scibilia, Manager, Type 1 Diabetes and Consumer Voice, Diabetes Australia. (Source: Healthcare ITNews Videos)
Source: Healthcare ITNews Videos - January 2, 2019 Category: Information Technology Tags: Clinical Patient Engagement Women In Health IT Source Type: video
Diabetes and Dogs!
An engineering breakthrough in Type 1 diabetes could help dogs and humans alike! The disease affects about one in every 100 companion animals in the U.S., including dogs and cats, and approximately 1.25 million American children and adults. A multi-institution team of Purdue engineers, with ...This is an NSF Multimedia Gallery item. (Source: NSF Multimedia Gallery)
Source: NSF Multimedia Gallery - November 1, 2018 Category: Science Source Type: video
NSF Science Now 60
In this week's episode, we examine an engineering breakthrough in Type 1 diabetes that could help dogs and humans alike; targeted reading programs that re-wire the brains reading circuitry, and finally, we explore hidden ice history discovered beneath the West Antarctic Ice Sheet. Check it out! This is an NSF Multimedia Gallery item. (Source: NSF Multimedia Gallery)
Source: NSF Multimedia Gallery - October 26, 2018 Category: Science Source Type: video
The Role of PTPN22 in Autoimmunity and Viral Immunity.
Dr. Linda Sherman received her Ph.D. from M.I.T. in Biology, and did postdoctoral research in immunology at Albert Einstein Medical College and Harvard Medical School, after which she started her laboratory at The Scripps Research Institute, where she remained throughout her career. She has served on advisory panels for the National Science Foundation, The American Cancer Society, The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, and The National Institutes of Health. She was a member of the Advisory Council to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease from 2002-2006. She has served on numerous committees for t...
Source: Videocast - All Events - March 24, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
How to make pancreatic beta cells for diabetics
Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series
Dr. Melton is interested in the developmental biology of the pancreas and in understanding the stem cells that give rise to the pancreas. In the lecture, he will discuss the challenges of making stem-cell-derived pancreatic beta cells. A primary problem for insulin-dependent diabetics is the absence (in type 1 diabetes) or dysfunction (in type 2 diabetes) of pancreatic beta cells. The ability to direct the differentiation human stem cells into beta cells opens up the possibility of using these cells for research into the causes of beta-cell loss. In addition, stem-cell-derived beta cell...
Source: Videocast - All Events - January 22, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
Unraveling the multi-generational syndrome of diabetic embryopathy: from cell signaling to clinical care
Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series
Successful fetal and maternal outcomes in the context of maternal pregestational diabetes (type 1 or type 2) largely depend on how well glycemic control is maintained, especially prior to conception and in the first trimester of pregnancy. Stringent metabolic control and monitoring, and nutritional management via supplements and antioxidants significantly reduce the risk for or can eliminate poor outcomes due to hyperglycemia on both the maternal and fetal side.
Experiments in animal models have shown that hyperglycemia induces oxidative stress within the developing cells and tissues ...
Source: Videocast - All Events - April 27, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Tags: Upcoming Events Source Type: video
What Is Type 1 Diabetes?
Are you at risk of developing gestational diabetes? Find out about its screening process and risk factors here. (Source: Streaming Well - Health Videos)
Source: Streaming Well - Health Videos - August 12, 2013 Category: Consumer Health Advice Source Type: video
