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Diabetes and Obesity Research Network (DORN)

Overview

The Diabetes and Obesity Research Network (DORN) is a multi-disciplinary, multi-organisational network of over 160 active researchers (clinical, laboratory, academic etc.) and lay members based in the North West of England. DORN brings together researchers from across the North West to look at diabetes and obesity and what can be done to tackle these diseases. The network was launched in December 2005.

DORN's aims are:

Background

Obesity and diabetes have multiple causes and multiple treatment options. This complexity means that an integrated and co-ordinated approach to research is needed. This involves investigators from a range of disciplines and involving all potential healthcare solutions along with providers and other stakeholders which all helps to improve patient care.

DORN was formed because the North West of England has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the country and currently has the highest rate of heart disease and obesity in the country. Researchers recognise that these diseases have multiple causes and multiple treatment options which is why research needs to be co-ordinated and involve investigators from a range of disciplines. This helps to find potential healthcare solutions and improvements in the quality of patient care and health outcomes for people with diabetes.

The main research areas in DORN include:

Lead for the Network is:

Membership and Getting Involved

There are over 160 members in DORN’s researchers, clinicians, healthcare staff and patients/public. We are also always on the lookout for patients to help advise DORN members on their research to ensure it is of benefit for patients. DORN members are based at some of the North West’s leading health and research organisations, including:

DORN’s membership gives you access to specialists to discuss potential research and any research ideas. We can also give you advice on all areas of research from writing a research grant proposal to how to design your study. We can also put you in touch with patients and healthcare staff to make sure your research is well designed.

We wish to build on existing strengths and develop a creative synergy between different disciplines leading to new collaborations. If you are interested in becoming a network member please complete the following form:

or contact:

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Diabetes and Obesity Research Network
 

If you are interested in becoming a network member please complete the following:

DORN Member Interest Form (Word, 44kb)