Rare and Atypical Diabetes Network (RADIANT)
Official title: RARE and Atypical Diabetes Network(RADIANT)
Funded at Baylor College of Medicine · NIH-11538870 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national network studies unusual forms of diabetes to understand their causes and find better ways to diagnose and treat them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Baylor College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | September 10, 2018 |
| Project end | May 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $97,877 |
| NIH project number | 3U54DK118638-08S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11538870 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults with atypical or brittle forms of diabetes who do not fit traditional classifications and are enrolled in the RADIANT network.
✕Less likely to help
People whose diabetes clearly fits standard Type 1 or Type 2 categories may see less immediate benefit.
What this research studies
RADIANT is a collaboration that collects detailed clinical data and biological samples from people with unusual forms of diabetes. The project uses genome sequencing, RNA profiling, metabolomics, and patient-derived stem cells to explore how these conditions arise and differ from classic Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. The goal is to identify distinct subtypes and pathways, then translate findings into better classification and personalized care. This work builds a pipeline for harmonized screening, adjudication, and deep phenotyping to support future patient-centered research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to more accurate diagnoses and targeted treatments for people with atypical forms of diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous efforts show that multi-omics and stem-cell approaches can reveal distinct diabetes subtypes, supporting hope for new insights.
Where this research is happening
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Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Balasubramanyam, Ashok — Baylor College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Balasubramanyam, Ashok
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.