UPMC Center for Pancreatitis and Diabetes research program
Official title: UPMC Clinical Center for the Study of Chronic Pancreatitis and Diabetes
Funded at University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh · NIH-11401437 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A specialized center at the University of Pittsburgh is advancing clinical and biological studies of chronic pancreatitis, recurrent acute pancreatitis, and diabetes to improve understanding and care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project start | September 28, 2015 |
| Project end | June 30, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $556,500 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DK108306-12 |
| Project ID | NIH-11401437 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with chronic pancreatitis, recurrent acute pancreatitis, or related pancreatic disorders who participate in consortium cohorts or ancillary studies.
✕Less likely to help
Some participants may not directly benefit from specific ancillary studies or translational projects.
What this research studies
This program brings together clinicians and researchers to collect and study data from patients with pancreatic disorders. It uses epidemiology, biology, and clinical information to explore how pancreatitis progresses and how it relates to diabetes, with plans to add new ancillary studies. The center collaborates within a national consortium to leverage shared cohorts and resources for translational insights that could guide future treatments. Participants may contribute data, samples, and clinical information as part of ongoing and new projects.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the research could improve diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment strategies for chronic pancreatic disease and diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: The center has a track record of high-quality projects within a national consortium and ancillary studies.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yadav, Dhiraj — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Yadav, Dhiraj
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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.