EASD-EFSD Rising Stars: The Future of Diabetes Research
Diabetes Insights - Breakthroughs and InnovatorsShow Notes
In this episode, Vivienne Parry introduces the EASD Rising Stars of 2025, four early-career researchers whose work spans exercise physiology, precision diabetes medicine, childhood obesity, and metabolic biology.
Dr Sindre Lee-Ødegård (Norway) explores exercise as medicine for highrisk groups; Dr Martin Schön (Slovakia/Germany) works on precision diabetes diagnosis and lifestyle interventions; Dr Cadenas-Sánchez (Spain) investigates childhood obesity and brain health; and Dr Jens Lund (Denmark) uncovers how metabolites like lactate act as powerful signalling molecules.
From exercise as medicine to precision diabetes care, childhood obesity, and molecular metabolism, these young scientists are redefining how we understand, prevent, and treat diabetes.Together, they reflect on their research journeys, their ambitions for the next decade, and the challenges facing young scientists today.
Join us for an inspiring look at the next generation shaping the future of diabetes research and care.
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