Huge congratulations to Dr. Jessie Barra on receiving the prestigious 2026 Pathway to Stop Diabetes Initiator Award from the American Diabetes Association!
A postdoctoral associate in the Russ Lab, Dr. Barra is dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of Type 1 Diabetes. Her work focuses on understanding the precise mechanisms behind the immune system’s attack on healthy beta cells.
We are so proud of this incredible achievement and can’t wait to see where her research leads!
