The Columbia University Diabetes and Endocrinology Research Center provides research support for investigators pursuing research on diabetes and metabolic disorders. The DERC provides a central support structure to foster collaboration among investigators working in the areas of diabetes, immunology, transplantation, obesity and arteriosclerosis/lipid research and supports their activities by providing shared core resources, funding for pilot/feasibility studies and a common intellectual environment.

DERC members have access to Core facilities to support their research activities. The Columbia DERC provides core services in five areas of research:

1. Genomics
   
   
2. Hormone & Metabolite
   
   
3. Protein Expression and Purification
   
   
4. Islet Biology
   
   
5. Mouse Phenotyping

Core services are provided on a fee-for-service basis.

In addition, the DERC provides for financial support through the pilot/feasibility program. More importantly, the DERC is committed to supporting all members through program enrichment activities and scientific interactions to foster a collegial approach to diabetes research.