Diabetes Symposium

The Indiana University Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases aims to expand and integrate research in diabetes, obesity and metabolic diseases. Launched in 2014, the annual Diabetes Symposium is a key component in serving this mission.

At the annual event, nearly 200 attendees are immersed in an enriched learning environment that celebrates the latest in scientific discovery. The symposium presents unique opportunities to learn from nationally recognized experts, discuss recent scientific breakthroughs and forge relationships with potential collaborators.

Attend the 10th Symposium!

The 2024 symposium is on Friday, Aug. 9 on the IU School of Medicine's Indianapolis campus. On-site registration will be available the day of the event.

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Keynote Speakers

Each year, the symposium welcomes two renowned experts to present on the latest developments in their areas of expertise. This year's speakers are Raghu Mirmira, MD, PhD, professor of medicine, vice chair for research and co-director of the Diabetes Research and Training Center at the University of Chicago, and Annemarie Hirsch, MPH, PhD, associate professor and co-director of the Environmental Health Institute in the department of population health sciences at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

This year, we’re also pleased to present a special lecture by Corinne M. Silva, PhD, program director of the division of diabetes, endocrinology and metabolic diseases at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) of the National Institutes of Health.

Three researchers discussing diabetes research near a scientific poster at the 2023 CDMD Diabetes Symposium

Poster Session

The annual poster session is an enriching opportunity to explore the latest updates from CDMD scientists. Students, trainees, staff and postdoctoral researchers in the CDMD community present developments from their laboratories on topics ranging from clinical research, diabetes education, islet biology, neuroscience, physiology, metabolism and more.

Resources and Additional Information

The 2024 Diabetes Symposium is on Friday, Aug. 9, on the IU School of Medicine's Indianapolis campus! Registration is free and includes lunch if completed online by Friday, July 19. After the online registration deadline, only on-site registration on Aug. 9 will be available which does not include lunch.

8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.	Poster set up	MS Atrium
8:00-8:50 a.m.	Registration / Breakfast	R3 Atrium
8:00-8:45 a.m.	Breakfast with Keynote/Guest speakers Annemarie G. Hirsch, PhD, MPH Raghu Mirmira, MD, PhD Corinne M. Silva, PhD	R3 Building
8:45-9:00 a.m.	Welcome and Introduction Carmella Evans-Molina, MD, PhD Director, Center for Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases (CDMD) Lilly Professor of Pediatric Diabetes Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis	R3 Auditorium
9:00-9:30 a.m.	Special Lecture Corinne M. Silva, PhD Program Director: Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolic Diseases NIDDK *“NIDDK Diabetes Research Centers: History and Vision for the Future”*	R3 Auditorium
9:30-10:30 a.m.	Keynote Speaker Annemarie G. Hirsch, PhD, MPH Director, Center for Community Environment and Health Geisinger Danville, PA *“Real World Data in Diabetes: Discoveries, Opportunities, and Challenges”*	R3 Auditorium
10:30-11:00 a.m.	Break
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.	Oral Abstract Presentations (see below)
12:15-2:15 p.m.	Lunch	MS Atrium
12:45-2:20 p.m.	Poster Session	MS Atrium
1:40-2:20 p.m.	Guest Speaker chat with Junior Faculty Corinne M Silva, PhD Program Director: Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology & Metabolic Diseases NIDDK
2:30-3:00 p.m.	Plenary Talk Heather A. Eicher-Miller, PhD Professor of Nutrition Science Purdue University, West Lafayette *“Advancing behavioral research and interventions to improve obesity and other chronic diseases through mobile-based applications”*	R3 Auditorium
3:00-3:30 p.m.	Pilot and Feasibility Program Bruno Tesini Roseguini, PhD Associate Professor of Health & Kinesiology Purdue University, West Lafayette “Heat Therapy: A Promising Approach to Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health” Jonathan Flak, PhD Assistant Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis *“Neural systems that maintain body weight by activating tissue thermogenesis”*	R3 Auditorium
3:30-4:30 p.m.	Keynote Speaker Raghu Mirmira, MD, PhD Professor of Medicine University of Chicago *“Disrupting the Discourse: Targeting Cellular Cross-Talk in Type 1 Diabetes Progression*	R3 Auditorium
4:30-4:50 p.m.	Oral Presentation/Poster Awards and Closing Remarks Núria Morral, PhD Associate Professor of Medical and Molecular Genetics Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis	R3 Auditorium

Oral Abstract Presentations

Session 1: Clinical/Translational
(R4 101)

Moderator:
Wenting Wu, PhD

Session 2: Islet biology/pancreas (A)
(R3 303)

Moderator:
Charlie Dong, PhD

Session 3: Islet biology/pancreas (B)
(R3 203)

Moderator:
Andrew Templin, PhD

Session 4: Metabolism/Neuroscience
(MS 326)

Moderator:
Hyun Cheol Roh, PhD

11:00 am
–
11:15 am

Zoe Barnsfather

(Abstract #1) A Community-Adapted Framework for Addressing Exclusive Breastfeeding Disparities among Latinos

Debjyoti Kundu, PhD

(Abstract #4) Exploring the role of mitochondrial electron transport chain assembly factor in beta cell stress adaptation

Chialing Wu, PhD

(Abstract #6) Genome-wide in vivo CRSPR screen uncovers ZBED3 as a transcriptional regulator of beta cell vulnerability in type 1 diabetes

Yiming Lei

(Abstract #12) Deletion of Protein Kinase Inhibitor-𝛄 (Pkig) reduces age-associated weight gain in mice

11:15 am –
11:30 am

Neha Mahajan, PhD

(Abstract #14) Investigating Hematopoietic Stem Cells Transcriptome as a Potential Biomarker for Diabetic Retinopathy

Christopher
Contreras, PhD

(Abstract #8) TNFα and IFNγ-induced β-cell cytotoxicity is regulated by RIPK1 kinase activity

Alissa Muncy

(Abstract #11) Loss of β-cell NRF2 alters β-cell function but does not impair systemic glucose homeostasis

Zachary Hanquier

(Abstract #15) FAM134B Regulates Collagen I Processing and Fibrogenesis in Hepatic Stellate Cells

11:30 am –
11:45 am

Surabhi Abhyankar

(Abstract #16) Retinal Phenotyping of Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease Mouse Model under Hyperglycemic Conditions surface of β cell extracellular vesicles.

Leslie Wagner

(Abstract #10) β Cell Heterogeneity in the IFN-α Response

Danielle Overton

(Abstract #20) eIF5A mediates the translational regulation of cell fate decisions in the developing pancreas

Andrew Elmendorf

(Abstract #22) Suppression of Food Intake and Induction of Tissue Thermogenesis by Chronic Glucagon Receptor Agonism Requires Mediobasal Hypothalamic GABAergic Signaling.

11:45 am –
12:00 pm

Alexis Quirk

(Abstract #27) Postprandial Cardiometabolic Parameters in Older Adults with "Normal-Weight Obesity”

Jessie Bernard, PhD

(Abstract #23) Type I interferon may enhance B cell subset development ex-vivo

Maddie McLaughlin

(Abstract #21) STIM1 Interacts with G Protein-Coupled Estrogen Receptor Signaling to Maintain β Cell Identity in Female Mice

Corinn Marakovits

(Abstract #31) Knockout of Lysine-Specific Demethylase 1 in Hepatic Stellate Cells Diminishes Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver Disease Phenotypes

12:00 pm –
12:15 pm

Catalina Matias, MD, PhD

(Abstract #30) Cellular mechanisms contributing to elevated diabetes prevalence in Turner syndrome

Catharina Villaca

(Abstract #35) Impaired on-demand protein synthesis drives beta cell dysfunction

Matt Austin

(Abstract #33) Characterizing the Role of Autophagy in Type 1 Diabetes Development

Kathryn M. Brewer

(Abstract #34) Hedgehog Activation in the Hypothalamus causes Obesity

Questions?

For additional information or questions about the symposium, contact program coordinator Shari Parker at shupchur@iu.edu.