Meet the Scientist – Dr. Ralph DeFronzo and Prof. Muhammad Abdul-Ghani
DR. RALPH DEFRONZO Meet the scientists behind DDI’s research DR. RALPH DEFRONZO, a leading figure in diabetes research, graduated from Yale University with a degree in biology and biochemist
DDI Harbors the Largest Biobank in Kuwait with over 500,000 samples
The Dasman Diabetes Biobank plays a pivotal role within the Dasman Diabetes Institute, serving as a central repository for numerous projects and initiatives. Its significance lies in its vast collect
Implementation of Dasman Diabetes Risk Score
Diabetes is a significant health concern in Kuwait and the Gulf region, with a high prevalence that poses considerable risks to individuals’ health and well-being. The complications associated
Meet the Scientist – Dr. Ozayr Mahomed
DR. OZAYR MAHOMED Meet the scientists behind DDI’s research DR. OZAYR MAHOMED is a Population/Preventative Medicine Specialist, having earned his primary medical degree (MBCHB) from the Univ
Implementation of National Diabetes Registry in Kuwait
Diabetes is a chronic disease that requires continuous engagement with healthcare services. To establish a comprehensive profile of individuals with diabetes and monitor their clinical outcomes, incl
DDI Researchers Receive Best Poster Award in the 23rd Conference for the Kuwait Dental Association
Dr. Hend Alqaderi and her research team have recently been acknowledged at the 23rd Kuwait Dental Association Conference. The research poster, titled “Salivary Microbiome Profile and Diversity
Meet the Scientist – Dr. Mohammed Altigani Abdalla Ahmed
Dr. MOHAMMED ALTIGANI ABDALLA AHMED Meet the scientists behind DDI’s research DR. MOHAMMED ALTIGANI ABDALLA AHMED obtained his MBBS from Sudan, where he received training as a medical doctor
DDI Launches a New Study The Kuwait Adult Diabetes Epidemiological Multidisciplinary or KADEM
The KADEM study is a continuation of the Kuwait Diabetes Epidemiology Program (KDEP), which has successfully created a comprehensive research dataset on the Kuwaiti population. With a collection of c
DDI Announces the Establishment of a New Research Department: Translational Research
The new department aims to translate basic research findings into direct benefits for human health by focusing on the specific needs of the Kuwaiti population in the context of diabetes. Our goal is
DDI Researchers Delivered Two Oral Presentations and 10 Abstracts in the ADA 83rd Scientific Sessions
DDI research departments have contributed immensely this year by presenting the research conducted in Kuwait at one of the most recognized diabetes conferences in the world: the American Diabetes Ass
Meet the Scientist – Dr. Nermeen Abukhalaf
DR. NERMEEN ABUKHALAF Meet the scientists behind DDI’s research DR. NERMEEN ABUKHALAF is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery who obtained her degree from the College of Veterinary Me
DDI Functional Genomics Team Has Knocked-out GCGR in Zebrafish
The Glucagon receptor, GCGR, is a membranous receptor that plays an essential role in regulating glycemia. The main action of glucagon is to stimulate hepatic glucose production by increasing glycoge
DDI Animal Facility Can Tailor Your Research
DDI’s Animal and Imaging Core Facility is a dedicated research and experimental animal facility that provides exceptional animal husbandry and veterinary care to the experimental rodent stocks and ze
Preterm Births have sex-specific effects on Pancreatic development and function
Preterm birth is defined as any birth that occurs before 37 weeks of gestation or in less than 259 days. In addition to contributing to mortality, preterm birth has long-term consequences, including
Meet the Scientist – Dr. Shaima Albeloushi
DR. SHAIMA ALBELOUSHI Meet the scientists behind DDI’s research DR. SHAIMA ALBELOUSHI graduated from Kuwait University with a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in biological scie
DDI Researchers found that Verapamil has Cytoprotective effects on Pancreatic Beta-Cella
Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker that is commonly used to treat hypertension, angina, and certain heart rhythm disorders. In this study, Dr. Fahd Al-Mulla and his team investigated the use of v
Meet the Scientist – Dr. Dalia Al-Abdulrazzaq
DR. DALIA AL-ABDULRAZZAQ Meet the scientists behind DDI’s research DR. DALIA AL-ABDULRAZZAQ is a Pediatric Endocrinologist at Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital’s Department of Pediatrics and
Once-weekly Exenatide in youth with Type-2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among younger individuals, which is typically more aggressive than in adults, is treated with metformin, liraglutide, and/or insulin. However, the Treatment Options fo
Early Macrophage response to obesity encompasses IRF5-regulated Mitochondrial Architecture Remodeling
Adipose tissue macrophages (ATMs) are sentinel cells that respond to microenvironmental cues. In response to chronic energy imbalance in obesity, ATMs accumulate in adipose tissue and undergo polariz
Meet the Scientist – Dr. Sulaiman Marafie
DR. SULAIMAN MARAFIE Meet the scientists behind DDI’s research DR. SULAIMAN MARAFIE graduated from Kuwait University with a bachelor’s degree in Molecular Biology and went on to pursue his
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