Welcome

Emory University Diabetes Research at Grady Health System Research is dedicated to the pursuit of outstanding biomedical and behavioral research to advance scientific knowledge and optimize patient care. Our scientists and physician investigators are conducting a variety of clinical studies both in the hospital and in the outpatient diabetes clinic.

Research opportunities are provided for students in medical, masters, and doctoral programs. In addition, many foreign medical graduates find opportunities for research and scientific writing. Emory University is committed to provide the academic environment to facilitate and foster research growth at Grady Health System.

Research Integrity:
The faculty, medical staff, employees, and students of Emory University at Grady are committed to following all applicable laws and regulations governing research activity:

To protect human subjects participating in research from risk or harm insofar as humanly possible.
To be good stewards of research grants and contracts.
To minimize conflicts of interests that might unduly influence professional judgment.

Setting:
Much of our research is conducted at the Grady Diabetes Clinic which has continually been awarded the prestigious American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Certificate for a quality diabetes self-management education program. The Diabetes Clinic (DC), of the Grady Health System, delivers care for diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia to patients over 18 years of age.

Grady Health Systems, located in downtown Atlanta, GA, consists of the 953-bed Grady Memorial Hospital, 10 neighborhood/airport health centers, Crestview Health & Rehabilitation Center - and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spalding, which is operated as a Children's affiliate.

Research Services:
The Office of Sponsored Programs serves as the principal interface between the Emory University and external sponsors, providing assistance to faculty in identification of funding, submission of proposals, and award management.

Before research can begin, a complete research protocol must be submitted and approved by Emory University IRB and the Grady Research Oversight Committee.