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, housed at Drexel University, and the University of Missouri, Columbia. We work to support a national network of investigators conducting cutting-edge research on the root causes of diabetes inequities.

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

05
Jun

COPRH CON

June 5, 2023 and June 6, 2023
10:00 am
06
Jun

COPRH CON

June 5, 2023 and June 6, 2023
10:00 am

Research highlights

Mary Katherine Ray receives $120,000 grant for type 1 diabetes study

Mary Katherine Ray (PHD), and Instructor in Psychiatry at Washington University in St. Louis, received a grant of $120,000 by the National Institute of Health for a project titled “Impact of Glucose Variability on Dynamic Cognitive Function in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes”. Mary’s team aims to explore the relationship between glucose variability and cognitive […]

Call for Applications: Longer Life Foundation Developmental Research Awards 2023

Background: A collaboration of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated (RGA), the Longer Life Foundation has as its mission:To fund and support the study of factors that either predict the mortality andmorbidity of select populations or influence improvements in longevity, health, andwellness. Awards: The project period will […]