Funding the cure for diabetes
Our goal is to end diabetes by donating 90% of all funds raised to Dr. James Shapiro and his team at the Alberta Diabetes Institute at the University of Alberta
Who we are
The Shapiro Lab
The Shapiro Lab is internationally recognized for its work on cure-based diabetes research. The team focuses on islet transplantation, stem-cell–derived islet cells, and immune-protective strategies that aim to restore natural insulin production. Their goal is to move promising discoveries from the lab into real clinical solutions for people living with diabetes.
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Why DRIFCan matters
Access to research funding is often limited and can be held up by bureaucratic policies and red tape. DRIFCan provides fast, flexible funding to support Dr. Shapiro’s team so they can access the resources they need when they need them and accelerate progress toward a cure.
Ways to give
Ways to give
Every 3 minutes another Canadian is diagnosed with diabetes.
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