Coffee with ADA's Chief Science and Medical Officer | Recording-Coffee with ADA's Chief Science and Medical Officer

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The session featured ADA Communications Director Chris Basso in conversation with Dr. Rita Kalyani, Chief Scientific and Medical Officer of the American Diabetes Association, as part of the “Coffee with the CSMO” series. Dr. Kalyani outlined her vision for advancing diabetes and obesity care through expanded access, stronger translation of research into practice, and collaboration across the ADA community.<br /><br />She highlighted ADA science and health care programs, including the annual Standards of Care in Diabetes, professional and patient education, diabetes prevention, the new Obesity Association, and education recognition programs. A major focus was ADA research funding: since 1952, the ADA has invested nearly $1 billion, supporting more than 240 active projects and initiatives like Pathway to Stop Diabetes and postdoctoral fellowships to grow the early-career pipeline.<br /><br />The discussion also covered Scientific Sessions, professional education courses, member benefits, committees, interest groups, and advocacy opportunities. In Q&A, Dr. Kalyani emphasized the importance of mentorship, intentional networking, and interdisciplinary collaboration across diabetes, obesity, cardiometabolic health, and related fields. She concluded by encouraging members to stay engaged, attend meetings, and help expand the ADA’s impact.

Keywords

American Diabetes Association

diabetes care

obesity care

Dr. Rita Kalyani

research funding

Scientific Sessions

professional education