NIDDK News
News and events from NIDDK-funded research and programs.
NIDDK COVID-19 Resources
Since early in the COVID-19 pandemic, NIDDK has been conducting and supporting research and sharing evidence-based health information to curb coronavirus. Learn about our ongoing efforts:
- NIDDK research shows importance of masks (scientific articles in NEJM and PNAS, The Biophysical Journal, story of discovery, videos)
- Dr. Anthony Fauci shares COVID info on NIDDK's Healthy Moments radio
- Tips on managing chronic diseases in uncertain times
- Obesity and Hypertension in the Time of COVID-19 – editorial and accompanying JAMA podcast from NIDDK Director Dr. Griffin P. Rodgers and NHLBI Director Dr. Gary Gibbons
- NIDDK COVID-19 Research Response homepage
- NIH’s Coronavirus homepage
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NIDDK's Press Team can provide access to researchers and program staff and guide you to the latest information and research on diabetes, obesity, and digestive and kidney diseases from NIDDK.
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Dr. Rodgers in the News
- Dr. Rodgers discusses his life and career in “Conversations with Giants in Medicine,” a video series from The Journal of Clinical Investigation.
- Dr. Rodgers is quoted in Science magazine about NIH’s first-ever strategic plan for nutrition research.
- Dr. Rodgers updates Congress on NIDDK’s research progress, including ongoing efforts to advance health equity.
- Dr. Rodgers speaks with Dr. Anthony Fauci for a Healthy Moments radio series on COVID-19.
Media Library
The NIDDK Media Library is a searchable database of images produced by the NIDDK that are available copyright free to the public at no cost.