Sansum Diabetes Research Institute (SDRI) is pleased to provide an update on recent leadership changes and exciting developments for their capital campaign, Innovative Research, Inspiring Hope. SDRI closed 2023 honoring the retirement of Executive Director, Ellen Goodstein.

Sansum Diabetes Research Institute(SDRI) is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its 15th annual fundraising event, Taste of the Vine, which was held at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum on September 23, 2023. This remarkable event raised over $400,000 for diabetes research. This year’s event marked the launch of a groundbreaking $20 million campaign, set to transform SDRI’s current facility into a cutting-edge hub for diabetes research, education, and clinical care.

Sansum Diabetes Research Institute (SDRI), a global organization dedicated to advancing diabetes research and improving the lives of individuals affected by diabetes, is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Koutnik, PhD, as a Research Scientist. Dr. Koutnik brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in metabolic therapies for health, disease, and performance outcomes in the field of diabetes to SDRI. Dr. Koutnik is also a patient advocate who lives with type 1 diabetes.