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was renamed in 1986 as the National Institute of Diabe-
tes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases; 
Whereas the chronic and costly diseases and disorders within 
the Institute’s mission together affect millions of Ameri-
cans, and range from some of the Nation’s most common 
diseases and disorders to those which are more rare; 
Whereas the Institute supports research by extramural sci-
entists at academic and other medical research institu-
tions across the Nation, as well as research by scientists 
in the Institute’s intramural program; 
Whereas the Institute supports basic, clinical, population, and 
translational research in laboratory, clinic, and commu-
nity settings throughout the country; 
Whereas the NIDDK pursues research efforts to benefit all 
individuals burdened by diseases and disorders within the 
Institute’s mission, including both men and women, older 
and younger adults, children, minority populations who 
are disproportionately affected by many of these diseases, 
and people from economically disadvantaged back-
grounds; 
Whereas NIDDK-supported research discoveries have dra-
matically increased vital understanding of the biologic 
mechanisms and behavioral and environmental factors 
that contribute to health and disease—knowledge which 
has propelled the development of intervention strategies; 
Whereas research conducted and supported by the NIDDK 
has been instrumental in revolutionizing prevention, diag-
nosis, and treatment strategies for individuals who have, 
or are at risk for, diseases and disorders within the Insti-
tute’s mission, leading to remarkable improvements in 
health and quality of life; 
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Whereas the NIDDK has been a leader in research training 
and mentoring efforts, from summer programs for high 
school and college students with special opportunities for 
underrepresented minorities, to fellowships for graduate 
and medical students and postdoctoral researchers, to 
support for early-career and established investigators, in 
order to ensure that critical biomedical research will con-
tinue into the future; 
Whereas the Institute additionally sponsors education and 
outreach programs, with materials tailored for diverse au-
diences, to improve health by disseminating science-based 
information to patients and their families, those at risk 
for disease, health care professionals, and the general 
public; 
Whereas the Institute has been a leader in collaborative and 
coordinated research efforts and science-based education 
programs, in order to maximize the Federal investment 
in research and synergize expertise across the National 
Institutes of Health, with other Federal agencies, and 
with public and private organizations; 
Whereas the burden of diabetes, endocrine and metabolic dis-
eases, digestive diseases, nutritional disorders, obesity, 
and kidney, urologic, and hematologic diseases remains a 
public health challenge for the Nation; and 
Whereas NIDDK-supported investigators continue to make 
strides in research toward understanding, preventing, and 
treating type 1 diabetes; type 2 diabetes; gestational, 
monogenic, and other forms of diabetes, and diabetic 
complications; other endocrine and metabolic diseases, in-
cluding cystic fibrosis, osteoporosis, and lysosomal stor-
age disorders; digestive diseases, including those affecting 
the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, liver, and biliary sys-
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tem; inflammatory bowel disease; nutritional disorders, 
including Celiac disease; obesity; kidney diseases, includ-
ing chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury, poly-
cystic kidney disease, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, 
end-stage renal disease, and other kidney diseases; uro-
logic diseases and disorders, such as urinary inconti-
nence, urinary tract infections, interstitial cystitis/painful 
bladder syndrome, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain 
syndrome, and kidney stones; and hematologic diseases, 
including anemias and other blood disorders: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commemorates the 60th anniversary of the 
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and 
Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), and commends the In-
stitute for its leadership in research, research train-
ing, and science-based education programs; 
(2) recognizes— 
(A) the Institute-supported extramural and 
intramural scientists whose studies have im-
proved human health, and whose research con-
tinues to yield promising discoveries; 
(B) the volunteers who participate in clin-
ical studies; and 
(C) the patient and professional health or-
ganizations who contribute to the shared re-
search goals of preventing, treating, and curing 
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the diseases and disorders within the Institute’s 
mission; and 
(3) reaffirms support for the NIDDK and its 
continued commitment to research to improve 
health. 
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