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.
As the lead for the Solutions for Diabetes in Black Americans core, I see this role as a rubric for finding ways to transfer what we do know about broader solutions to other researchers who are interested in being effective in this space.
Shiriki Kumanyika, PhD, MPH
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
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Research highlights
UK researcher featured on cover of American Diabetes Association’s annual report (Links to an external site)
WU-CDTR Member, Dr. Brittany Smalls, Ph.D., (top left) of the University of Kentucky is featured as the cover story for the American Diabetes Association’s 2023 Annual Report.
Planting and cultivating seeds through connection (Links to an external site)
In her work with local organizations to promote health and wellness in the St. Louis region, WU-CDTR Member, Diana Parra Perez sees the power of solidarity.
Call for potential mentors! – WashU NIDDK STEP-UP program
On behalf of Ana Maria Arbelaez, MD, MSCI, Dominic Reeds,MD and Rita Brookheart,PhD, — Mentors needed! We invite you to serve as a potential mentor for the Short Term Research Experience to Unlock Potential (STEP-UP) Program! Sponsored by the NIDDK and under the direction of WashU clinician-researchers, the STEP-UP program introduces young investigators under-represented in medicine (URiM) to medical research related to […]
New Online Toolkit Helps Researchers and Practitioners Develop Equity-Oriented Obesity Prevention Strategies
RALEIGH, N.C. (April 2, 2024) — Leslie J. Ansley, Director of Marketing and Communications, Council on Black Health The Council on Black Health is excited to announce the launch of our Getting to Equity in Obesity Prevention Toolkit (GTE Toolkit). This “how-to” toolkit stresses equity thinking in planning health research, policies, and programs. The toolkit is […]
Announcing the Manuscript Development Guide: Streamline Your Research Publication Process!
The Manuscript Development Guide (MDG) is an exciting new resource designed to simplify and optimize the manuscript development process for faculty researchers. Streamline Your Manuscript Development: Discover a hassle-free way to develop your research manuscripts with the Manuscript Development Guide Try the Manuscript Development Guide Today: How to navigate the MDG The MDG is structured […]
Call for Papers: Promotion of Health and Wellness in Early Childhood Settings
Manuscript Submission Deadline: October 1, 2024 Dr. Dianne Stanton Ward’s immeasurable impact on countless lives throughout her distinguished career is a testament to her role as both a visionary leader and an exceptionally dedicated collaborator. Her ambition, dependability, and innovative thinking not only defined her character, but also laid the foundation of her pioneering research […]