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Francine Kaufman, MD

Francine Kaufman, MD

Dr. Kaufman is treating patients with type 1 diabetes at SDRI, and is working closely with SDRI’s Pediatric Diabetes Team on a part time basis. SDRI is honored to welcome her to our distinguished team of medical professionals. &nbsp Dr. Kaufman is the Chief...
Samuel Klein, MD

Samuel Klein, MD

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

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...