Visionary Support

Established by Joslin patient and former Board of Trustees member Charles “Charlie” Downer, the Charles Webster Downer Professorship in Ophthalmology honors incumbent Lloyd Paul Aiello, MD, PhD, Director of the Beetham Eye Institute, and his family’s legacy of improving outcomes for those with diabetic eye disease.
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Bright Futures 

The team at Joslin Diabetes Center understands that a diabetes diagnosis is a life-changing event for both children and their families, and they are there every step of the way, helping patients lead healthy, fulfilling lives.

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Joslin…On the Move!

We sat down with Joslin Diabetes Center President Roberta Herman, MD, to discuss the future of the institution, moves to its new spaces at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and the Center for Life Sciences, and the exciting developments that come along with this transformational next chapter for Joslin.

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A Journey with Joslin

We sat down with Stefany Shaheen to talk about her relationship with Joslin Diabetes Center, her involvement in the community, and how vital philanthropy is to research and care at the world-renowned diabetes center. Stefany also shares what inspired her to train for the marathon and raise funds for Joslin.

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Meet Marty

We sat down with Board of Trustees Chair Martin “Marty” Pasqualini to talk about his longstanding relationship with Joslin Diabetes Center and philanthropy’s vital role in the important, lifesaving work that occurs at the institution.

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Culturally Responsive Care

The Asian American Diabetes Initiative, pioneered by Joslin and its supportive community members, strives to enhance quality of life and health outcomes for Asian Americans living with diabetes, and its prevention through research, education, outreach, and culturally responsive treatment.

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Instrumental Support

In 1938, Frank Ring was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 12. When he began receiving care under Elliott Joslin, MD, his life changed dramatically. Frank and his family established an inspiring legacy of enduring support, continued today by his son, David Ring, and David's wife, Elaine.

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A Lifetime of Support

Longtime supporters of the Joslin Diabetes Center, John and Anne Bray, have endowed a new lectureship series named in honor of Donna M. Younger, MD, a pioneer in the field of diabetes who has been an esteemed member of the medical staff for more than 50 years.

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Clinical Excellence, Personalized Attention

To recognize and thank Lori Laffel, MD, Frank and Nancy  Selldorff recently made a generous gift to support her research focused on the use of new technology to monitor glucose levels in children and adolescents.

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