Presentations and a prestigious award: LDC at the ADA Scientific Sessions 2025
Five Leicester Diabetes Centre (LDC) researchers are heading to Chicago this weekend (20–23 June) to present their latest findings at the American Diabetes Association’s 84th Scientific Sessions, which is one of the largest and most influential diabetes conferences in the world.
As a globally recognised centre for diabetes research, education, and innovation, the LDC is proud to have its experts sharing cutting-edge insights with the international diabetes community. Their presentations reflect the breadth and impact of our work in improving outcomes for people living with diabetes.
LDC presentations at ADA 2025
Friday 20 June
Time: 14:15
Location: Room W185 A–D
Dr Vaios Koutroukas, Honorary Clinical Research Fellow
Poor Correlation between Hypoglycemic Symptoms and Heart Rate Response in CGM Hypoglycemia in T1D-Hypo-METRICS Study
Saturday 21 June
Time: 15:30
Location: Room W187 A–C
Professor Claire Meek, Professor of Chemical Pathology and Diabetes in Pregnancy
Weight Loss in Pregnancy with Obesity—Risky Gamble or Beneficial Bet?
Sunday 22 June
Time: 08:39
Location: Room W375 A
Professor Melanie Davies, Professor of Diabetes Medicine and LDC Co-Director
REDEFINE 2 – Efficacy Results
Time: 16:30
Location: Room W184 A–D
Dr Dimitris Papamargaritis, Associate Professor and Honorary Consultant in Diabetes and Endocrinology
GLP-1/Glucagon Receptor Agonists
Time: 17:11
Location: Room W183 BC
Professor Kamlesh Khunti, Professor of Primary Care Diabetes and Vascular Medicine and LDC Co-Director
Guideline Recommended Risk Factor Target Achievements in People with Type 2 Diabetes – An Updated Systematic Review
Monday 23 June
Time: 13:30
Location: Room W375 A
Professor Melanie Davies
Symposium: Once-Monthly MariTide for the Treatment of Obesity in People with or without Type 2 Diabetes – A 52-Week Phase 2 Study
Honouring excellence in diabetes research
In addition to her scientific contributions, Professor Melanie Davies will be honoured with the 2025 National Scientific and Health Care Achievement Award from the American Diabetes Association. This prestigious award recognises outstanding contributions to diabetes science and care.
Professor Davies is only the second woman ever to receive this honour and the first woman outside the USA to do so, which is a remarkable achievement reflecting her impact on diabetes research and care around the world.
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