Type 1 Diabetes Research - Special Diabetes Program

Reports on Research Progress and Strategic Planning

Progress Report on the Special Type 1 Diabetes Program

This Progress Report describes some of the major scientific advances and future research opportunities that have been made possible by the Special Diabetes Program.

Special Statutory Funding Program for Type 1 Diabetes Research: Progress Report, January 2010

Other Reports on Research Progress

The NIH has developed evaluation reports on the Special Diabetes Program, which describe the unique, collaborative, and innovative research consortia, networks, and resources that have been enabled by the Program, as well as many scientific accomplishments that have resulted.

Evaluation Report on the Special Statutory Funding Program for Type 1 Diabetes Research, January 2011

Evaluation Report on the Special Statutory Funding Program for Type 1 Diabetes Research, August 2007

Strategic Plans

The below strategic plans, developed by NIH with broad external input, serve as a scientific guidepost for use of the Special Diabetes Program by identifying compelling opportunities for research on type 1 diabetes and its complications.

Advances and Emerging Opportunities in Diabetes Research: A Strategic Planning Report of the Diabetes Mellitus Interagency Coordinating Committee, February 2011

Advances and Emerging Opportunities in Type 1 Diabetes Research: A Strategic Plan, August 2006
Developed under the auspices of the statutory Diabetes Mellitus Interagency Coordinating Committee.

Other Research Planning


Scientific Meetings, Conferences, and Workshops Related to Type 1 Diabetes Research

To inform its planning for research supported by the Special Diabetes Program, the NIH obtains broad external input at scientific conferences, workshops, and meetings that are relevant to type 1 diabetes and its complications. A description of past conferences, workshops, and meetings that have informed research planning are found in:

For a list of upcoming NIDDK-sponsored meetings, please see: www3.niddk.nih.gov/fund/other/conferences.shtml#1


Diabetes Mellitus Interagency Coordinating Committee (DMICC) Meetings Related to Type 1 Diabetes Research


The Diabetes Mellitus Interagency Coordinating Committee (DMICC), chaired by the NIDDK, facilitates cooperation, communication, and collaboration on diabetes among several government agencies. The DMICC plays an important role in providing input on diabetes research supported by the Special Diabetes Program.

A description of DMICC meetings focused on the Special Diabetes Program, or relevant to type 1 diabetes or its complications, is available at:

A list of recent DMICC meetings is available at: http://www2.niddk.nih.gov/AboutNIDDK/CommitteesAndWorkingGroups/DMICC/MeetingReports.htm
Last Updated: 10/11/2012

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