Desmond Schatz, MD, is a renowned diabetes researcher and expert. He has made significant contributions to Type 1 diabetes research, with over 400 publications focusing on prediction, genetics, immunopathogenesis, prevention, and management of the disease. Dr. Schatz has held leadership positions, including President of Science and Medicine at the American Diabetes Association, and serves as Principal Investigator on several NIH awards, leading important research initiatives in diabetes. He has received multiple national and international awards for his contributions to the field.