GCDTR Membership Application
The Georgia Center for Diabetes Translation Research (GCDTR) is a collaboration of Emory University, Georgia Tech, and Morehouse School of Medicine, with funding provided by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and interinstitutional sponsors. The mission of the center is to facilitate and grow diabetes translation research at the partner institutions within Georgia and regionally with the overarching theme of health equity across race/ethnicity, age, sex, and gender identity, geography (rural, urban), and associated comorbid conditions (e.g.,
cardiovascular disease, HIV, depression, covid-19, and others).
Membership in the Georgia Center for Diabetes Translation Research (GCDTR) is open to community members that possess a predominant interest in moving type II translational diabetes-related research forward in Georgia and the Southeastern Region of the United States.
GCDTR Membership Classifications:
- Center Members:
- Any level faculty researcher at Emory University, Morehouse School of Medicine and the Georgia Institute of Technology.
- Any level faculty researcher at GCDTR's regional partner institutions (Jaeb Center for Health Research, University of Florida, University of Miami and University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center)
- GCDTR Pilot Award Investigators.
- Adjunct Members:
- Faculty and researchers from other Georgia, Florida, or Tennessee academic institutions or research organizations collaborate with GCDTR members.
- Center members who have moved to institutions lacking a CDTR.
- Associate Members:
- Post-doctoral and research fellows who are actively engaged in T2 diabetes translation research.
- Affiliated Members:
- Students, staff, and community members who are involved in T2 diabetes translation research.
GCDTR Membership Benefits:
- Support from national experts: Gain guidance and mentorship from leading experts in the field of diabetes translation research.
- One-on-one consultations and core services: Receive personalized assistance from core experts who can provide valuable insights on study design and grant proposals related to diabetes research.
- Access to resources and funding opportunities: Explore our comprehensive library of resources, funding opportunities, and data repositories to enhance your research endeavors.
- Engagement in enrichment activities: Participate in various workshops, informational webinars, and speaker events organized by the GCDTR to expand your knowledge and network with professionals in your field.
- Extensive professional network: Connect with investigators from diverse disciplines and backgrounds through our regional partners, fostering collaborations and interdisciplinary approaches.