About two years ago, he led a committee asked by Congress to look at the state of diabetes research.
The resources for diabetes research in general have not been adequate.
The $66 million medical research building will also house the university's diabetes research and treatment center.
He donated the proceeds of the book's sales to diabetes research.
He currently is involved in promoting and advocating for diabetes research.
Sal was a special friend and supporter of diabetes research from the very beginning.
He donates all profits from the company to diabetes research.
The discovery that the two are the same will be a boon to diabetes research, experts said.
His belief in and dedication to diabetes research has helped move us closer to the cure.
Up to now, he said, diabetes research has been what his professor warned would be "a geneticist's nightmare."
