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Revolutionary Type 1 Diabetes Cure: Melton’s Abarca Prize Triumph

Dra. Elena Abarca, Dr. Juan Abarca, His Majesty the King of Spain, Professor Douglas A Melton and Alberto Muñoz, President of FiHM

Professor Douglas A. Melton has made a groundbreaking contribution to the medical field with his research focused on curing Type 1 diabetes. His innovative approach involves transplanting insulin-producing cells, particularly pancreatic beta cells. These cells are capable of measuring glucose levels and secreting the appropriate amount of insulin, which has led to a “functional cure” […]