Research
TODAY Study
TODAY, which is the acronym for Treatment Options for Diabetes Type 2 in Adolescents and Youth, is a nationwide research study that provided participants with state-of-the-art education materials and medical care for type 2 diabetes.
Learn more about the TODAY Study
SIMPONI
Phase 2A SIMPONI to arrest Beta Cell loss in Type 1 Diabetes (CNTO148DML2001)
Ellipse
Efficacy and Safety of Luraglutide in combination with Metformin vs. Metformin Monotherapy on Glycemic Control in children and adolescents with Type 2 Diabetes.
Bionic Pancreas
Insulin-Only Bionic Pancreas to automate Type 1 Diabetes Management: FDA approved May 2023.
Bihormonal Bionic Pancreas studies in children are scheduled for late 2023. Link to the study.
Learn more about Bionic Pancreas
Dinamo Study
A clinical trial comparing efficacy and safety of Linagliptin and Empagliflozin in Children and Adolescents with Type 2 Diabetes.
Pioneer Study
A clinical trial comparing efficacy and safety of Oral Semaglutide in Children and Adolescents with Type 2 Diabetes.
CGM Glycemic Patterns in Leukemia Steroid Induction
A clinical trial evaluating hyperglycemia risk in Children undergoing leukemia chemotherapy.
Cystic Fibrosis Related Hyperglycemia, Diabetes, and Liver Disease
A multi-center clinical trial evaluating metabolic complications of cystic fibrosis.
Faculty Research Interest
Jane Lynch, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics
Greehey Foundation Endowed Chair, Pediatric Endocrinology
Interim Division Chief
Fellowship Director of Pediatric Endocrinology
Division of Endocrinology & Diabetes
Research Interests:
Childhood Diabetes – insulin combination therapies, insulin pumps, Chronic Disease in Children – behavioral and emotional aspects of chronic disease with an understanding of the impact on the family unit, type 2 diabetes in youth Growth in children with chronic illness, impact of medications on growth.
Gary L. Francis, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Endocrinology & Diabetes
Research Interests:
Thyroid cancer in children, thyroid neoplasia and any thyroid diseases in children
Maria Rayas, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Endocrinology & Diabetes
Research Interests:
Continuous glucose monitoring in Type 1 Diabetes and Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Cystic Fibrosis-Related Diabetes Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Elia Nila Escaname, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Endocrinology & Diabetes
Research Interests:
Epigenetics of childhood obesity, metabolic and body composition assessments on infants of diabetic mothers, health literacy in outpatient specialty clinics
Rabab Z. Jafri, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Division of Endocrinology & Diabetes
Research Interests:
Bionic Pancreas and other diabetes technology devices
Luisa M. Rodriguez, MD, MS
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatric Endocrinology Medical Director
Division of Endocrinology & Diabetes
Research Interests:
Pediatric clinical research that involves new treatment options for children with Type 2 diabetes and appetite suppression in obesity.
Ruby Favela-Prezas, FNP
Diabetes Technology