Events
CU Diabetes Research Center (DRC) is dedicated to providing a dynamic platform for its members and diabetes researchers to learn about and exchange the latest developments in diabetes research. Through a variety of engaging events and initiatives with noted clinical, translational, and basic researchers from across campus and around the country, the DRC fosters collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing among researchers, clinicians, and students.
The following are major and regular CU DRC events:
- CU DRC Speaker Series
- CU DRC Research In Progress (RIP) Series
- Annual Diabetes Day
Please join us at our events!
Assessment of Gap Junction Communication
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12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Assessment of Gap Junction Communication in Human Islet Function
This presentation will explore the modulation of cell-cell electrical coupling among insulin-producing β-cells and somatostatin-producing δ-cell and investigate its impact on the dynamics of both insulin and somatostatin release in the human islet.
Using an innovative human 'pseudo-islet' model, our speaker will discuss:
+ The extent of electrical coupling between β-cells and δ-cells in healthy islets
+ How modulating cell-cell electrical coupling impacts insulin and somatostatin release dynamics
+ The potential implications of disrupted electrical communication in diabetes pathogenesis
This research provides crucial insights into islet cell interactions and offers new perspectives on diabetes development. Understanding how electrical communication influences β and δ-cell activity in the islet is essential for identifying the underlying mechanisms of diabetes pathogenesis and developing potential drug targets for diabetes prevention. Please join us for this innovative exploration of islet biology research.
When: Monday, January 6, 2025, 12 pm to 1 pm
Where: Barbara Davis Center (M20), Level 2, Main Conference Room 2104 (Map)
Speaker:
Claire H Levitt
Ph.D. Candidate, Benninger Lab
Department of
Bioengineering, CU Denver Anschutz Medical Campus
Biography