Dr. Jay S. Skyler is a distinguished endocrinologist and diabetes researcher, currently a Professor of Medicine, Pediatrics, and Psychology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where he also serves as Deputy Director for Clinical Research and Academic Programs at the Diabetes Research Institute.
Dr. Skyler earned his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College and completed his training in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology at Duke University Medical Center. His research focuses on type 1 diabetes, particularly immune intervention strategies.
He has led numerous clinical trials, including the NIH-sponsored Diabetes Prevention Trial for Type 1 Diabetes (DPT-1) and the Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet Clinical Trials Study Group. Dr. Skyler has received numerous awards, such as the Banting Medal for Service from the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the Distinction in Endocrinology Award from the American College of Endocrinology, and the JDRF’s Mary Tyler Moore/S. Robert Levine Award.
Dr. Skyler has held leadership roles as President of the ADA, Vice-President of the International Diabetes Federation, and President of the International Diabetes Immunotherapy Group. He was the founding Editor-in-Chief of Diabetes Care and serves on multiple editorial boards.
A dedicated educator and mentor, Dr. Skyler has influenced many in the medical field. His ongoing research focuses on immune modulation, beta cell health, and new therapeutic approaches, continuing to advance diabetes care and patient outcomes.