In 2000, the publication of the Edmonton Protocol (EP) provided proof of concept for a treatment for diabetes beyond insulin replacement. This remarkable milestone helped achieve what was thought to be impossible: Individuals living with Type 1 diabetes becoming insulin-independent. For those with hard-to-control diabetes, this medical breakthrough dramatically improved their quality of life, and the EP became the world’s largest islet transplant program further establishing the University of Alberta as a leading center for diabetes research.
On June 4, 2025, the Alberta Diabetes Institute in partnership with the Gairdner Foundation will host a public event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the landmark Edmonton Protocol publication.
Following opening remarks by Bernhard Hering, an internationally-renowned leader in islet transplantation, he and other members of an expert panel will field questions in a discussion of past, present and future islet cell replacement therapies. This will be followed by a networking opportunity in the Telus Centre foyer.
This in-person event will be held at the Telus International Centre located at the University of Alberta (11104 87 Ave NW) and is open to researchers, students, individuals living with Type 1 diabetes, islet transplant recipients, industry representatives, philanthropists, and a number of dignitaries. A registration fee of $10 is required for attendees. The Alberta Diabetes Institute appreciates your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you at the event!
*If you can't attend in person but are interested in a recording or streaming (if available), please register as "Recording/streaming Interest".
Agenda EP25
25th Anniversary Celebration
4:00 - 4:30 p.m. : Registration
4:30 - 4:45 p.m. : Opening Remarks
4:45 - 5:15 p.m. : Keynote Speaker - Bernard Hering
5:15 - 5:45 p.m. : Q&A with Expert Panel
5:45 - 6:30 p.m. : Networking
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EP Publication
In July 2000, Dr. James Shapiro and colleagues published their seminal paper on the Edmonton Protocol in The New England Journal of Medicine. Access here
Relevant resources
- Edmonton Protocol - Sweet success: world’s largest islet transplant program celebrates 20 years of changing lives for people with diabetes, University of Alberta. Access here
- History of a diabetes breakthrough Twenty years ago, U of A scientists transformed Edmonton into the world's leading light in the quest to cure Type 1 diabetes. Now they're at it again, University of Alberta. Access here
- 'A Godsend': Study on 20 years of the Edmonton Protocol highlights its effectiveness in treating diabetes, Edmonton Journal. Access here
- Edmonton Protocol turns diabetic Innisfail resident’s life around; research gets closer to a cure, rdnewsNOW. Access here
- The Islet Transplant Program: Information and Process, Alberta Health Services. Access here
- The Edmonton Protocol Turns 20: What Have We Learned?, Juvenile Diabetes Cure Alliance. Access here
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