An illustration of TrialNet hero Orlando Brown, Jr. wearing a football uniform and holding up a round shield to deflect a lightning bolt
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Meet TrialNet hero: Orlando Brown, Jr.
Meet Orlando Brown, Jr.: You may recognize the Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle, also known as “Zeus”. It’s evident why, especially on the gridiron. More than 350 pounds of superhuman muscle and momentum sprinting downfield, Orlando inherited the name and strength of his father, also an NFL hero.
TrialNet Research Leads to FDA Approval of First Drug to Delay Type 1 Diabetes
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TrialNet Research Leads to FDA Approval of First Drug to Delay Type 1 Diabetes
Landmark findings from TrialNet research were instrumental in the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) November 17, 2022 approval of the first drug to delay type 1 diabetes (T1D) in people at risk.
TrialNet conducted the clinical study that discovered the immunotherapy drug teplizumab could delay T1D for 2+ years.
An illustration of TrialNet heroes Owen and Ella in a lab. Ella uses a tablet to plan a mission and pack supplies while Owen repairs knee armor on his red super suit.
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Meet TrialNet heroes: Owen and Ella
Meet Owen & Ella: As another modular plate locks into place Owen does a fist bump. Whenever he adds a new piece to enhance the armor on his super suit he loves making the pieces snap together, just like his favorite Legos. Always calm under pressure, Ella goes over detailed schematics for their next TrialNet T1D Heroes Academy mission.
