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Michael Rickels, MD, Endocrinology, Philadelphia, PA

Michael Rickels MD MS

Endocrinology•Philadelphia, PA

Diabetes

Willard and Rhoda Ware Professor in Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

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  • 12-134 Smilow Center for Translational Research3400 Civic Center BoulevardPhiladelphia, PA 19104

  • Phone+1 215-746-0025

  • Fax+1 215-898-5408

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Education & Training

  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania MS, Translational Research, 2002 - 2007
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 2001 - 2005
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 1999 - 2001
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2022 - Present
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2000 - 2026
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
    American Board of Internal Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Philip E. Cryer Lectureship Washington University in St. Louis, MO, 2022
  • D. Walter Cohen, D.D.S. Lectureship in Diabetes Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, 2017
  • Best of JCEM 2016 The Endocrine Society, 2017
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Cell Therapy Restores Insulin Production in 83% of Diabetics
    Cell Therapy Restores Insulin Production in 83% of DiabeticsJuly 7th, 2025
  • 'You Could Call This a Functional Cure': What We Heard This Week
    'You Could Call This a Functional Cure': What We Heard This WeekJune 29th, 2025
  • MedPod Today: A New ACIP; Diabetes Meeting Update; USMLE Score Creep
    MedPod Today: A New ACIP; Diabetes Meeting Update; USMLE Score CreepJune 27th, 2025
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Grant Support

  • Restoring Awareness of Hypoglycemia in Type 1 DiabetesNIH/NIDDK2022–2027
  • Radioimmunoassay and Biomarkers Core/Diabetes Research CenterNIH/NIDDK2015–2027
  • Evaluation of the Entero-Insular (Incretin) Axis in Cystic FibrosisNIH/NIDDK2012–2025
  • A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of 400 mg Twice a Day Oral Ladarixin in Patients with New-Onset Type 1 DiabetesDompé Farmaceutici S.p.A.2021–2024
  • A Randomized Cross-Over Trial Evaluating Automated Insulin Delivery Technologies on Glycemic Outcomes and Quality of Life in Older Adults with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)NIH/NIDDK2019–2024
  • Type 1 Diabetes and Exercise Initiative (TI-DEXI)Helmsley Charitable Trust2017–2024
  • Glucose Counterregulation in Long Standing Type 1 DiabetesNIH/NIDDK2011–2023
  • Supporting Individuals in Need with T1D Impacted by the COVID-19 PandemicHelmsley Charitable Trust2020–2021
  • Glucose-Dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide and CFTR Loss-of-FunctionCystic Fibrosis Foundation2019–2021
  • Fixed Rate Continuous Subcutaneous Glucagon Infusion (CSGI) vs Placebo in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Patients With Recurrent Severe HypoglycemiaXeris Pharmaceuticals2018–2020
  • Type 1 Diabetes Exchange Clinic NetworkHelmsley Charitable Trust2011–2020
  • Integrated and Long-Term Analysis of Islet Product and Recipient Outcomes in the CIT Consortium TrialsJuvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International2019
  • B-Lymphocyte Immunotherapy in Islet TransplantationNIH/NIDDK2004–2017
  • Insulin and Incretin Secretion in Cystic FibrosisCystic Fibrosis Foundation2012–2015
  • Atypical Antipsychotics: Effects on Hepatic Glucose and Lipid Metabolism in HumansNIH/NIDDK2009–2014
  • Center of Excellence for Regenerative MedicinePA Department of Health2008–2012
  • Metabolic Consequences of Islet TransplantationJuvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International2002–2008
  • Beta-Cell Function and Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 in Pancreas and Kidney TransplantationNIH/NIDDK2005–2007
  • University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Training Grant in Patient-Oriented ResearchNIH/NCRR2003–2006
  • University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Training Grant in Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic DiseasesNIH/NIDDK2002–2003

Committees

  • Member, Steering Committee, Impaired Awareness of Hypoglycemia Consortium, NIDDK 2022 - Present
  • Member, Steering Committee, A Phase 1/2 Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of VX-880 in Subjects Who Have Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Vertex Pharmaceuticals 2021 - Present
  • Co-Chair (2017 - Present), Type 1 Diabetes EXercise Initiative (T1-DEXI), Jaeb Center for Health Research 2016 - Present
  • Member, Advisory Committee, NIDDK Medical Student Research Program 2009 - Present
  • Chair (2010 - Present), Publications and Presentations Committee, Collaborative Islet Transplant Registry, NIDDK 2009 - Present
  • Member, Research Advisory Committee, Type 1 Diabetes Outcomes Program, JDRF International 2015 - 2017
  • Member, Clinical and Integrative Diabetes and Obesity Study Section, NIH 2014 - 2018
  • Chair (2018 - 2019), Data & Safety Monitoring Board, Restoring Insulin Secretion (RISE) Consortium, NIDDK 2012 - 2019
  • Member, SBIR to Develop New Therapeutics and Monitoring Technologies for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Toward an Artificial Pancreas SEP, NIDDK 2012 - 2014
  • Vice-Chair (2015 - 2019), Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) Exchange Clinic Network and Registry, Jaeb Center for Health Research 2011 - 2020
  • Member, Clinical Investigations Study Section, JDRF International 2006 - 2008
  • Chair, Metabolic Study Subcommittee, Clinical Islet Transplantation Consortium, NIH 2004 - 2018

Professional Memberships

  • American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists - AACE
    Member, 2001 - Present
  • American Diabetes Association - ADA
    Scientific Sessions Planning Committee, 2012 - 2014, 2020 - 2022; Associate Editor, Diabetes Care, 2022 - Present
  • Endocrine Society
    Editorial Board, Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, 2009 - 2013; Associate Editor, Endocrine Reviews, 2015 - 2018
  • International Pancreas and Islet Transplant Association
    Elected Councilor, 2015 - 2021; Elected Treasurer, 2023 - Present
  • International Hypoglycemia Study Group
    Member, 2022 - Present

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