Ohio University Diabetes Institute
Research, Clinical Care, and Community Outreach
In 2012, a significant gift from the Osteopathic Heritage Foundation (OHF) helped form the Diabetes Institute bringing together all aspects of diabetes research, clinical care, community outreach, and professional training at Ohio University. This gift supported the growth of diabetes research infrastructure including hiring six new faculty in basic and applied sciences with strong research programs in diabetes and purchasing key equipment for conducting diabetes research.
The Diabetes Institute’s Diabetes Fellowship program is addressing the shortage of diabetes specialists in the region by providing specialized training for primary care providers through a one-year fellowship. This program is one of only four in the country.
Diabetes and its associated diseases are at epidemic proportions in the Appalachian region of Ohio. Our location in this region allows us to conduct focused studies on this community to better understand its needs, and inform how we provide access to health care and the nature of the care we provide. With diabetes rates more than double the national average, the Institute is in a prime position to study the disease. We know that collaborative studies conducted by different disciplines leads to more productive research outcomes. Hence, the institute encourages interdisciplinary research to advance knowledge and promote better health outcomes for those with diabetes.
