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"There is always room for improvement and we need to work hard in the lab and continue to make progress. Our team’s goal is to drive research today to accelerate a cure for tomorrow."
- Dr. James Shapiro
An Evening with Dr. James Shapiro
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Hear from Dr. Shapiro on the progress that is being made toward a cure for Type 1 diabetes. See how your donations are making a real difference, and listen as Dr. Shapiro answers some viewer questions about the research.
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Our Mission
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The mission of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation Canada (DRIFCan) is to directly fund cure-based diabetes research conducted by Dr.James Shapiro and the team at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada.
Meet our Team
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Research
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Dr. Shapiro maintains an active research and development laboratory at the Alberta Diabetes Institute.
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Ways to give
Every 3 minutes another Canadian is diagnosed with diabetes.
Our Initiatives
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