
Led by Kimberly Martin, MD, the TrialNet team at Akron Children's Hospital is dedicated to preventing type 1 diabetes and stopping disease progression by preserving insulin production before and after diagnosis.
Note: As a TrialNet affiliate, Akron Children's Hospital is regionally overseen by University of Pittsburgh. If you reach out to TrialNet, you may be contacted by staff from either institution.
Our Team

Kimberly Martin, MD
Principal InvestigatorDr. Kimberly Martin is the Principal Investigator for TrialNet at Akron Children’s Hospital and an Assistant Professor at Northeast Ohio Medical University. She leads all research initiatives within the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at Akron Children’s Hospital, overseeing a broad portfolio of clinical trials and studies focused on advancing care for children with endocrine and metabolic conditions. Her work is dedicated to improving outcomes and expanding scientific understanding in pediatric endocrinology, with a particular focus on type 1 diabetes research and prevention.
