Beena Akolkar

Beena Akolkar, Ph.D., is a Senior Advisor at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).14 Her specific role is Senior Advisor for the Immunopathogenesis and genetics of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) program at NIDDK.3

Professional Background

Dr. Akolkar's work focuses on several key areas:

1. Diabetes Research: She is the program director for Immunopathogenesis and genetics of Diabetes.2
2. Clinical Research: Her portfolio includes basic and clinical research on the genetics, genomics, and immunology of Type 1 Diabetes.2
3. Type 2 Diabetes: She also works on the genetics and genomics of Type 2 Diabetes.1

Education and Experience

• Dr. Akolkar received her education from the University of Bombay.4
• She joined the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at an unspecified time.6

Professional Involvement

Dr. Akolkar is involved in various professional activities:

• She serves as a member of the Network Executive Committee for the Immune Tolerance Network.5
• Her work contributes to research initiatives such as the Type 2 Diabetes Knowledge Portal.7

Dr. Akolkar's expertise in diabetes research, particularly in the areas of immunopathogenesis and genetics, makes her a valuable senior advisor at NIDDK, where she plays a crucial role in advancing our understanding of both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.