WithIt, the leadership development network for women in the home and furnishings industry, will host a virtual event Nov. 12 on “Understanding Diabetes and Research Impact” in connection with City of Hope.
The event will feature Dr. Patrick Fueger, lead researcher in diabetes at the Arthur Riggs Diabetes & Metabolism Research Institute at City of Hope.
The program will discuss types of diabetes and go into the research that is happening at City of Hope. Fueger, a type 1 diabetes patient himself for more than 40 years, and his team are also hunting for therapeutic targets to prevent or reverse a series of metabolic diseases, including both type 1 and 2 diabetes, and fatty liver disease, which can lead to a deadly form of liver cancer.
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“What inspires me most is the potential to restore insulin production through cell-based therapies, an innovation that could transform lives,” said Fueger. “But progress isn’t about breakthroughs, it is also about understanding the disease and supporting people in their daily lives. For industries like furniture, where wellness and comfort intersect, your support helps create environments that empower individuals to live healthier, more hopeful lives; at home, at work, and in the community.”
Lorri Kelley, board member for both WithIt and the City of Hope International Home Furnishings Group, said, “November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and we are looking forward to learning more about prevention, treatment and all of the amazing research being done right now at City of Hope ultimately towards finding a cure.”
The Arthur Riggs Diabetes & Metabolism Research Institute at City of Hope is one of the world’s foremost scientific organizations dedicated to investigating the biology of diabetes and its treatment. The Wanek Family Project for Type 1 Diabetes at City of Hope is a transformative partnership between a family committed to curing type 1 diabetes and City of Hope.
For more information on the Zoom event, register online.
