Insulin Algorithms’ Chief Medical Officer has received the American Diabetes Association’s highest honor for a physician clinician. Below is the full text of the press release issued by the ADA.
Alexandria, Virginia, May 25, 2016—Mayer B. Davidson, MD, has been selected to receive the American Diabetes Association’s 2016 Outstanding Physician Clinician in Diabetes Award. This award is presented to an individual to reward and honor meritorious contributions to diabetes clinical practice. Davidson will be recognized with this honor during the Association’s 76th Scientific Sessions®, June 10-14, 2016, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
A past-president of the American Diabetes Association, Editor-in-Chief of Diabetes Care and co-founder of the Association’s Los Angeles chapter, Davidson is currently Professor of Medicine at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science and at the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Medicine. He has devoted his distinguished career to the care of people with diabetes, particularly those in poor and underserved populations.
“It is with deep gratitude and admiration that we recognize Dr. Davidson’s monumental contributions to our collective knowledge of diabetes and his leadership that has brought us to where we are today,” said Margaret A. Powers, PhD, RD, CDE, President, Health Care & Education for the American Diabetes Association. “He has been a true pioneer in the advancement of diabetes care for decades, and he has so generously shared his skills and expertise with us to improve the lives of countless people with diabetes.”
With extensive experience, clinical acumen and attention to detail, Davidson has demonstrated a deep commitment to diabetes care. In 1970, he co-founded the Venice Family Clinic, which has become the largest free medical clinic in the country. Among his notable contributions, he developed an algorithm for meeting the American Diabetes Association’s Standards of Medical Care. Applying this approach, he has demonstrated measurable improvements in HbA1C compared to usual care among the mostly poor, uninsured and poorly educated minority patients his practice serves.
Aside from his intellectual and clinical practice contributions, Davidson has trained more than 40 mid-level health care professionals, effectively extending the reach of his detailed management algorithms. His trainees—many of whom have garnered national and international recognition in their own right—describe Davidson as an exceptional teacher and mentor.
The 2016 Outstanding Physician Clinician in Diabetes Award is sponsored by an unrestricted grant from Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson.
The American Diabetes Association’s 76th Scientific Sessions, to be held June 10-14, 2016, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, is the world’s largest scientific meeting focused on diabetes. The 2016 Scientific Sessions is expected to attract more than 16,000 attendees, and offers researchers and health care professionals from around the world the opportunity to share ideas and learn about the significant advances in diabetes research, treatment and care. During the five-day meeting, attendees receive exclusive access to more than 2,500 original research presentations, participate in provocative and engaging exchanges with leading diabetes experts, and can earn Continuing Medical Education (CME) or Continuing Education (CE) credits for educational sessions. The program is grouped into eight theme areas: Acute and Chronic Complications; Behavioral Medicine, Clinical Nutrition, Education and Exercise; Clinical Diabetes/Therapeutics; Epidemiology/Genetics; Immunology/Transplantation; InsulinAction/Molecular Metabolism; Integrated Physiology/Obesity; and Islet Biology/Insulin Secretion. Margaret A. Powers, PhD, RD, CDE, President, Health Care & Education, will deliver her address on Saturday, June 11, and Desmond Schatz, MD, President, Medicine & Science, will present his address on Sunday, June 12. The top eight abstracts of this year’s Scientific Sessions will be presented on Tuesday, June 14, in the Presidents Oral Session. In total, the 2016 Scientific Sessions includes 378 abstracts in 50 oral sessions, 2,021 poster presentations including 59 moderated poster discussions, and 335 published-only abstracts. Additional scientific research will be presented during 110 Symposia and 9 Professional Interest Group sessions. The 76th Scientific Sessions also includes presence from more than 130 corporate and organizational exhibitors in nearly 100,000 square feet of exhibit space.
The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight to Stop Diabetes and its deadly consequences and fighting for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Since 1940, our mission has been to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For more information please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383) or visit diabetes.org. Information from both these sources is available in English and Spanish.