Spotlighting Haide Razavy on International Women’s Day

Spotlighting Haide Razavy on International Women’s Day

This International Women’s Day, DRIFCan is highlighting another impressive woman in science: Haide Razavy. Haide is a researcher on…
March 7, 2026
DRIFCan celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science

DRIFCan celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science

This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, DRIFCan is proud to spotlight Rena Pawlick, a researcher in…
February 10, 2026
Shapiro Lab shines at the Hummingbird Gala

Shapiro Lab shines at the Hummingbird Gala

We are so proud of Dr. Shapiro who received the Ray Rajotte Life Time Achievementment Award and Dr. Nidheesh…
November 29, 2025
Dr. Shapiro
2025 BJS Award interview with Professor James Shapiro

2025 BJS Award interview with Professor James Shapiro

2025 BJS Award interview with Professor James Shapiro, internationally recognised for transforming islet transplantation in the treatment of diabetes.In…
July 2, 2025
A pair of blue shoes
Humboldt & Area T1D weekend

Humboldt & Area T1D weekend

Our 4th Annual T1D 4x4x48 is in support of finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes and raising awareness…
April 16, 2024
U of A, Cornell researchers team up on technology to hide transplanted islet cells from the immune system

U of A, Cornell researchers team up on technology to hide transplanted islet cells from the immune system

Diabetes researchers at the University of Alberta and Cornell University have successfully combined two innovative surgical techniques for transplanting…
December 13, 2023
DRIFCan Diabetes Fundraiser 2023 – An Evening with Dr. James Shapiro

DRIFCan Diabetes Fundraiser 2023 – An Evening with Dr. James Shapiro

DRIFCan's yearly fundraising opportunity where you have a chance to hear live from Dr. Shapiro on the progress that…
October 26, 2023
Run For A Cure
Humboldt’s ultramarathon continues fundraising efforts for diabetes cure

Humboldt’s ultramarathon continues fundraising efforts for diabetes cure

Over $65,000 was raised during the three-day event, which also included a kick off banquet with comedian Kelly Taylor…
June 11, 2023
Edmonton Protocol turns diabetic Innisfail resident’s life around

Edmonton Protocol turns diabetic Innisfail resident’s life around

For over 51 years, Colleen Preston’s life brimmed with, “constant burden,” thanks to a childhood diagnosis of Type 1…
September 18, 2022
A Conversation with Pioneers in Type 1 Research
A Conversation with Pioneers in Type 1 Research

A Conversation with Pioneers in Type 1 Research

Join Dr. Camillo Ricordi of the Diabetes Research Institute and Dr. James Shapiro from Alberta Diabetes Institute for a…
August 27, 2022
Dr Shapiro
Sweet success: world’s largest islet transplant program celebrates 20 years of changing lives for people with diabetes

Sweet success: world’s largest islet transplant program celebrates 20 years of changing lives for people with diabetes

After 20 years of perfecting their technique, the team behind the largest islet transplant program in the world reports…
May 26, 2022
Diabetes Research Institute
Diabetes Research Institute Foundation Joins Forces With Their Canadian Counterpart to Form Powerhouse Partnership to Fund the Search for a Diabetes Cure

Diabetes Research Institute Foundation Joins Forces With Their Canadian Counterpart to Form Powerhouse Partnership to Fund the Search for a Diabetes Cure

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May 14, 2022
Canadian innovators in diabetes
Canadian innovators in diabetes share the global spotlight with other recipients of new award

Canadian innovators in diabetes share the global spotlight with other recipients of new award

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April 12, 2022
Nick Lees: Two children with Type 1 diabetes set mom on path to help Edmonton’s Dr. Shapiro find cure

Nick Lees: Two children with Type 1 diabetes set mom on path to help Edmonton’s Dr. Shapiro find cure

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March 5, 2022
University of Alberta study shows positive signs to get patients with diabetes off injected insulin

University of Alberta study shows positive signs to get patients with diabetes off injected insulin

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February 9, 2022
‘Big milestone:’ Insulin-producing cells grown from stem cells safe for transplant, shows Edmonton research

‘Big milestone:’ Insulin-producing cells grown from stem cells safe for transplant, shows Edmonton research

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January 16, 2022
Call Medicine Report

Call Medicine Report

Shapiro et al. report preliminary proof-of concept that in 17 people with type 1diabetes, pancreatic endoderm cells in an…
January 16, 2022
Ageing In Action

Ageing In Action

Ageing in Action hosts welcome Melanie Hibbard, the Executive Director of DRIFCan on their Youtube Channel. Watch it here.
January 24, 2021
Recent CURE News

Recent CURE News

Click the links below to check out what others are saying about the recent work of Dr. Shapiro and…
November 22, 2020
The Financial Impact of Diabetes on Families Written by Lisa Hamm

The Financial Impact of Diabetes on Families Written by Lisa Hamm

When Audrey was first diagnosed, Heather was a stay at home mom and Mike, Heather's husband, worked an office…
November 13, 2020
Possible cure for diabetes

Possible cure for diabetes

Health Matters August 11: A University of Alberta team is aiming for a cure for diabetes – and one…
August 14, 2020
Building a foundation of research excellence in the quest for a Type 1 diabetes cure

Building a foundation of research excellence in the quest for a Type 1 diabetes cure

Shapiro developed the Edmonton Protocol for treating Type 1 diabetes after performing the world's first human islet cell transplant…
August 11, 2020
Grassroots Effort, $22 Million by 2022

Grassroots Effort, $22 Million by 2022

Dr. James Shapiro has been working with researchers in Edmonton and internationally on a cure for diabetes. Now, a…
August 11, 2020
Woman using glucometer
About Diabetes

About Diabetes

Overview Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when…
April 22, 2020
Pat McCormack
Pat McCormack

Pat McCormack

Pat McCormack remembers the exact date he was diagnosed with Type1 diabetes: May 25, 1991. But an even more…
March 16, 2020
Cole Byers
Cole Byers

Cole Byers

At the age of 15, Cole Byers has raised more than $130,000 for diabetes research. Mind you, he did…
March 16, 2020
Dr James Shapiro in Lab
Tortoise vs The Hare – Islet Transplantation vs Technology

Tortoise vs The Hare – Islet Transplantation vs Technology

The race to find a more effective and non-evasive, injection-free therapy for patients with Type 1 diabetes involves many…
August 8, 2018