Research | NIDDK

Research at NIDDK | Division of Intramural Research
Curiosity, collaboration, and innovation to improve public health and train the next generation of researchers.
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NIDDK conducts biomedical research and training at its laboratories and clinical facilities in Bethesda, Maryland, and Phoenix, Arizona. Our work encompasses diabetes, endocrine and metabolic diseases—including liver disease and nutrition—obesity, and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases.

Many of the scientists within NIDDK's Intramural Research Program (IRP) have achieved international recognition as highly productive and innovative researchers. Many trainees are now prominent faculty members at leading universities throughout the world. Several have received Nobel prizes and other prestigious awards.

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Laboratories, Branches, & Sections

Laboratories at the NIDDK generally focus on basic scientific research, while branches generally focus on clinical research. Cores and support services provide internal support for all IRP laboratories, branches, and sections.

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Cores & Support Services

NIDDK internal lab and branch staff have access to the cores and support services below. Cores and support services offer cutting-edge technology and consultative services that aim to improve research quality and cost efficiency.

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Technology Advancement & Transfer

The NIDDK Technology Advancement Office (TAO) facilitates the exchange, evaluation, patenting, and licensing of new inventions and discoveries.

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