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Kara Hornbuckle

Kara Hornbuckle

Jan 16, 2022

Kara joined Sansum Diabetes Research Institute (SDRI) in 2017 and has been instrumental in revitalizing fundraising opportunities for the organization. As the Director of Development, Kara oversees revenue streams for SDRI. Prior to this role, Kara managed signature...
Samuel Klein, MD

Samuel Klein, MD

Jan 10, 2022

Samuel Klein MD serves as Sansum Diabetes Research Institute’s Chief Scientific Officer. Dr. Klein is also the William H. Danforth Professor of Medicine, Director of the Center for Human Nutrition, Director of the Center for Applied Research Sciences, and Chief of the...
Ashley Thorsell, MD

Ashley Thorsell, MD

Jan 3, 2022

Ashley Thorsell, MD was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2000, and has been involved at SDRI as a patient, intern, and clinical researcher since her diagnosis. She graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo...