Type 1 Diabetes Is an Overlooked Global Threat. This Health Funder Has Made it a Top Priority

Type 1 Diabetes Is an Overlooked Global Threat. This Health Funder Has Made it a Top Priority

Among non-communicable diseases, diabetes has a particularly low profile as a global health concern. The Helmsley Charitable Trust has made it a central focus, including two recent commitments to the WHO.

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This Under-the-Radar Foundation Backs Medical Research. But There’s a Dark Side to Its Story

This Under-the-Radar Foundation Backs Medical Research. But There’s a Dark Side to Its Story

The Larry L. Hillblom Foundation funds research to cure diabetes and the degenerative diseases of aging. It was founded after the death of its eponymous original donor, about whom disturbing revelations emerged.

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This Wealthy Virginia Family Is Helping Make the State a Biotech Hub

This Wealthy Virginia Family Is Helping Make the State a Biotech Hub

Paul and Diane Manning, longtime supporters of diabetes research at the University of Virginia, recently committed $100 million to build an advanced biotech research institute there. Here’s a rundown on the gift and the donors.

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How a Major Diabetes Research Funder Aims to Connect Patients to Specialists, Virtually

How a Major Diabetes Research Funder Aims to Connect Patients to Specialists, Virtually

The Helmsley Trust has made diabetes a top priority. Now, it's backing a new model to connect patients with diabetes specialists through virtual communications and automatic monitoring technology.

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Three Ways the Russell Berrie Foundation Invests in Local New Jersey Communities

Three Ways the Russell Berrie Foundation Invests in Local New Jersey Communities

The Russell Berrie Foundation has been supporting its local New Jersey community since the 1980s. We look at a few recent and ongoing initiatives that show its strong local commitments, as well as how it operates.

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Which Funders Are on the Front Lines in the Fight Against Diabetes?

Which Funders Are on the Front Lines in the Fight Against Diabetes?

While you might think that a lot of major health funders would be focused on diabetes, that's not really the case. On the upside, some of the foundations that are paying attention have very deep pockets.

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