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5K@ADA Virtual Challenge
Join us for the 2022 edition of the 5K@ADA Virtual Challenge
anytime during June 1-5. Last year, more than 5,300 people
from 136 countries finished the virtual challenge, which you
and your friends can take on in your home city. For 2022, we
are looking to go even bigger as we run or walk to celebrate
Global Running Day and raise public awareness about the
importance of a healthy lifestyle.
To join people from around the globe in this unique physical
activity event, register today at www.ada5k.com. Don't
forget to invite your friends and family to take the #5KADA
challenge with you.
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" These seven extraordinary individuals receiving the ADA's
National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Awards
have made significant contributions to diabetes research,
prevention, and treatment, " Dr. Robert A. Gabbay, ADA's
Chief Scientific and Medical Officer, said. " While our
awardees come from a variety of educational backgrounds
and institutions, they have one very important thing in
common: their drive to help us move the needle and create
lasting change in the lives of millions. With 537 million
adults living with diabetes worldwide and more than 133
million Americans living with diabetes and prediabetes, it is
crucial that passionate professionals continue to dedicate
their careers to ending this epidemic. "
The following award recipients will be recognized at a
ceremony to take place at the ADA's 82nd Scientific
Sessions on June 6 in New Orleans, LA.
Frances M. Ashcroft, DBE, FRS, FMedSci,
is the recipient of the 2022 Banting
Medal for Scientific Achievement,
which recognizes significant, long-term
contributions to the understanding,
treatment, or prevention of diabetes. Dr. Ashcroft helped
define the field of " channelopathies, " establishing the role
of the KATP
channel in insulin secretion, exploring inwardly
to the atomic level and outwardly to the mechanism of
action of sulfonylurea medications and the etiology of
KATP
-related neonatal diabetes. Dr. Ashcroft affected the
understanding and treatment of neonatal diabetes, allowing
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