Invest in the future of diabetes research

The Diabetes Center Berne Foundation drives groundbreaking research, supports innovative treatments and helps to make life easier for people with diabetes. Support the development of visionary technologies now – for better treatment options in the future.
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Diabetes Center Berne

Driving diabetes technology innovation

DCB is a private, independent Swiss foundation established in 2017 by Willy Michel with the aim of making life with diabetes easier. There are various pieces that make up the puzzle of our vision and mission but it all boils down to one thing: Making life better for people with diabetes.

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Translating ideas into solutions

DCB supports ideas and projects in the field of diabetes technology worldwide by providing expertise, access to clinical research facilities and its own laboratories, as well as financial resources. The goal is to bring them a big step closer to market entry in a collaborative partnership. The work of the DCB is non-profit. The goals are new insights and innovations in diabetes management, as well as collaboration with a lively community.

Transforming Diabetes Care through innovation

Our mission is to shape the future of diabetes management by reconciling unsolved problems with innovative technology solutions. Together with partners from research and industry, we develop sustainable approaches to reduce healthcare costs and improve wellbeing. We provide an inspiring place for creative ideas, tailored support and cultivate an international network of experts and innovators. By working closely with the diabetes community, we can identify needs and develop effective solutions together.
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Our Vision

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Translate science

We translate groundbreaking research into practical solutions for people with diabetes worldwide.

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Fuel knowledge

By sharing knowledge, we empower researchers and healthcare professionals to tackle diabetes effectively and on an equal footing.

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Innovate better treatment

With our innovation funding, we support the development of more effective and more easily accessible treatment options.

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Make an impact

Our work creates lasting change, improves lives and shapes the future of diabetes care.

Watch how we foster new technologies – our foundation professors

Four endowed professorships together with the University of Bern make it possible to transfer scientific findings from research into application. The DCB Foundation puts practice-oriented research into practice.

Focus Areas

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Artificial Pancreas & Biological Feedback

This highly innovative research area strives to develop systems that can take on the role of the human pancreas.

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Sensing & Smart Monitoring

The Sensing & Smart Monitoring research area aims to improve the management of diabetes with the help of innovative sensor solutions.

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Digital Diabetes

This research area focuses on the potential role that innovations such as smart data, artificial intelligence, algorithms, and block chain could play in diabetes technology.

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Non-invasive methods

The aim of this focus is to make diabetes diagnosis and management less burdensome and invasive.
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Nutrition & Metabolism

Nutrition plays a decisive role in the development of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Therapeutically, nutritional knowledge and its implementation is crucial for all types of diabetes.

Why you should donate

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Every donation you make fuels progress in science, inspires hope for future generations, and helps create better, more accessible treatments. Together, we can drive innovation, improve global diabetes treatment options, and make a lasting impact on healthcare costs today and for years to come.

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Your support creates real change and lasting impact

We use every contribution in a targeted and responsible manner. In the case of unrestricted donations, our Foundation Board and the DCB team decide on the use of the donations in accordance with the purpose of our foundation. We use the donations exactly where they will make the biggest difference for people with diabetes.

๎’ ย  Advancing research

๎’ ย  Supporting Science & Innovation

๎’ ย  Making Treatments More Accessible

Donate today

Your donation will help us lay the foundations for future innovations.

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Have questions or want to make a bigger contribution?

We understand that every donation is unique. Whether you’re looking to support a specific project, contribute on behalf of an organization, or discuss how you can make an even greater impact, we’re here to help. Letโ€™s talk about how we can work together to advance diabetes research and care.