Fostering the next generation of diabetes research to achieve health equity.

The WU-CDTR is a collaboration between Washington University in St. Louis, the Council on Black Health, and the University of Missouri. We work to support a national network of investigators conducting cutting-edge research on the root causes of diabetes inequities.

The 2024 CDTR Pilot & Feasibility Application Cycle is Now Open


  • Letters of Intent are due November 4, 2024 by 4:00 p.m. C.T.
  • Full Proposals are due December 2, 2024 by 4:00 p.m. C.T.

 I am truly fortunate to have access to such a fantastic resource that is so enthusiastic about diabetes research and supportive of early career investigators.

Mary Katherine Ray, PhD (2022 Pilot Awardee)

Tools and resources

We have a curated library of research toolkits and webinars that can benefit your work.

Core services

Our research cores offer a range of services that support and enhance diabetes translation research for our members.

Upcoming events

There are not currently any upcoming events scheduled. Please check back for new events to be added.

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Research highlights

Request for Applications: WU-CDTR Pilot and Feasibility Program

Request for Applications: WU-CDTR Pilot and Feasibility Program
The 2024 CDTR Pilot & Feasibility Application Cycle is Now Open Purpose: The purpose of this program is to promote innovative and transformative research, by investigators new to the field, to advance health equity in diabetes. The pilot and feasibility program focuses on T2-T4 translational research defined as ‘translating interventions and approaches that have demonstrated […]