UF Doctor Receives Distinguished Award for ‘Groundbreaking’ Work on Type 1 Diabetes

Director of the University of Florida’s Diabetes Institute Dr. Mark Atkinson has received a major science award for his groundbreaking research on Type 1 diabetes.

Atkinson received the Distinguished Scientist Award from the Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA) along with a $5,000 honorarium.

The prestigious award is presented annually to a research scientist whose work fulfills SURA’s mission “to advance collaborative research and strengthen the scientific capabilities of its members and nation.” The organization works with more than 60 other research institutions across the southeast.

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