Jazz medleys, greetings from the American Diabetes Association® chief executive officer, an address on the future of diabetes research from a senior advisor at the National Institutes of Health, and highlights of cutting-edge science from ADA Pathway scientists marked the opening of the 2026 Scientific Sessions in New Orleans.
Norbert Stefan, MD, PhD, and three other panelists will present the latest findings on how complications such as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), infections, cancer, and diastolic dysfunction are impacting individuals living with diabetes.
Jennifer Green, MD, and others involved in updating the guidance from the ADA and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes, will discuss the rationale behind the shifting emphasis on assessing and changing behaviors and medications to improve outcomes over a person’s lifespan.
Boris Kovatchev, PhD, and other panelists will share recent developments in the application of artificial intelligence in automated insulin delivery, clinical decision-making, nutrition estimation, diabetes coaching, and more.
The Innovation Challenge returns with live presentations on Saturday from five emerging companies developing game-changing solutions to real-world problems affecting people living with diabetes, their family members, or caregivers.
Over two days, 70 early-career ADA Scholars convened for a unique opportunity to engage with peers and senior leaders while participating in programming designed to support their career growth at a pivotal stage.
The dynamic four-day program developed by this year’s Scientific Sessions Planning Committee is packed with scientific discovery, clinical innovation, networking channels, and more for researchers and healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing the prevention, treatment, care, and the long-sought cure for diabetes.