Wednesday, March 26, 2025

10 Things About Felise B. Levine, PhD & Diabetes Research Connection

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Imagine Life Without Type 1 Diabetes.

The mission of Diabetes Research Connection (DRC) is to connect donors with early-career scientists enabling them to perform peer-reviewed, novel research designed to prevent and cure Type 1 Diabetes, minimize its complications, and improve the quality of life for those living with the disease. As a Type 1, Board Member Felise B. Levine, PhD is passionate about the unique mission of Diabetes Research Connection to fund innovative, early career researchers in T1D research.

All smile with pets

#1 I grew up in Brooklyn, New York.

 

#2 I went to Woodstock, the folk festival held in August 1969. Sun, rain, mud, daisies thrown down by helicopter and a half million of us dancing to great music.

 

#3 My favorite travel destination is Paris. I would like to travel to the Arctic.

 

#4 My grandmother gave me a gold locket for my 13th birthday. Welded inside is a Star of David. It belonged to my Russian grandfather.

 

#5 I think getting diabetes at age 15 made me live daily as if I was fulfilling my bucket list.

two pets Nikki and Annie

#6 I have two rambunctious Labradoodles: Nikki and Annie.

 

#7 My late husband, James L. Framo, PhD was a pioneer in the field of Family Therapy and taught me the importance of working out relationships with parents and siblings. His work had a profound influence on my personal life and my career.

 

#8 I got involved with Diabetes Research Connection because I wanted to work with Alberto Hayek and David Winkler, two of the five founders of DRC. DRC funds early-career scientists and researchers focused on innovation. We go where no one else is going, in incentivizing new ideas among the early-career scientists.

 

#9 Living with diabetes, and waiting for the “10 more years” that was promised 58 years ago, has made me a bit impatient to see a cure. Curing Type 1 is the sole mission of Diabetes Research Connection and is why I support their work.

 

#10 While our Program is solely focused on funding research, whenever someone in the community needs supplies or information, we do everything possible to help. When one of our community members wanted information about her newly diagnosed son, we gave her as much as we could and provided resources from our partners for further assistance.

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www.diabetesresearchconnection.org

Lori Walton
Lori Walton
My love and appreciation for nonprofit work began in college when I was selected to represent UCLA’s undergraduate service organization. As a student, I didn’t have a lot of money to donate but I quickly learned that I could make an impact by giving my time. All you have to do to make a difference in someone’s life is care. For the last 30 years, San Diego has been my home. During this time, I have served on over 17 boards and chaired 27 fundraisers. No matter how much work I do with nonprofits, I am always amazed at the number of awesome causes and dedicated supporters out there. San Diego definitely has the best weather in the world but what makes San Diego America’s finest city are the people. I feel incredibly lucky and blessed to live in a city that has so many kind and selfless souls who genuinely care about making our community a better place for everyone. As Giving Back Magazine’s Philanthropy Editor, each week, I feature a hero and the causes that are creating a positive difference in our world. Always remember that philanthropy is about more than giving money, it’s about caring enough to help others who are in pain. So, go out there and make every moment count!

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