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Mission<\/h2>\n

We bring together clinicians and researchers across disciplines to advance the fight against diabetes. Through groundbreaking clinical trials, innovative therapies, and strong community partnerships, the\u00a0Center for Excellence in Diabetes<\/strong>\u00a0is transforming care today\u2014and leading discoveries for tomorrow.[\/vc_column_text]\n

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A hub for collaboration, innovation, and hope for people living with diabetes.<\/p>\n <\/cite>\n <\/blockquote>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n [vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1765523671250{border-top-width: 4px !important;border-right-width: 4px !important;border-bottom-width: 4px !important;border-left-width: 4px !important;padding-top: 20px !important;padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 20px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-radius: 10px !important;border-color: #DD8633 !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Vision<\/h2>\n

Our vision is to become a world-class center for diabetes and metabolic health. We strive to improve lives across South Texas and beyond through research, education, and clinical excellence.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Leadership<\/h2>\n

Dr. Carolina Solis-Herrera<\/strong><\/a> serves as the founding director of the Center for Excellence in Diabetes. She is an associate professor of medicine at UT Health San Antonio. Dedicated to advancing therapies, mentoring future leaders, and expanding access to care, Dr. Solis-Herrera has published more than 70 peer-reviewed articles and is nationally recognized for her contributions to diabetes research and community health.<\/p>\n

Dr. Solis-Herrera\u2019s impact has been celebrated across San Antonio and beyond. She received the UT Health San Antonio Presidential Clinical Excellence Award in 2024 and was named one of \u201cAmerica\u2019s Top Doctors\u201d in 2023. That same year, the Bexar County Medical Society honored her among its Extraordinary Women in Medicine. In 2022, the City of San Antonio presented her with the Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation Award. Previously, she was recognized as San Antonio\u2019s Best Female Doctor in 2021 and also received both the UT System Rising Star Award in Clinical Research and the UT Health San Antonio Women in Medicine honor that year. She is a Voelcker Scholar and also a recipient of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Clinical Scientist Development Award.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text css=””]\"\"[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]\n

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Innovation in the lab. Compassion in the clinic. A vision for a healthier future.<\/p>\n <\/cite>\n <\/blockquote>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n [\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″] \n \n \n <\/i>\n <\/i>\n <\/span>

Division of Endocrinology<\/h4>\n <\/a> \n \n \n <\/i>\n <\/i>\n <\/span>

Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolic Health Specialty Practice<\/h4>\n <\/a> \n \n \n <\/i>\n <\/i>\n <\/span>

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