Mark Atkinson (scientist), Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Mark Atkinson (scientist)

Eminent Scholar for Diabetes Research/University of Florida/author

Date of Birth: 27-Mar-1961

Place of Birth: Dearborn, Michigan, United States

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Mark Atkinson (born March 27, 1961) is a medical researcher best known for his contributions to research seeking to predict, prevent, and cure type 1 diabetes.
He is the author of over 500 publications and is one of the world's most cited diabetes researchers.Atkinson currently conducts research at the University of Florida College of Medicine, where he is Director for the Diabetes Institute at UF Health.
He also is the Executive Director of the Network for Pancreatic Organ donors with Diabetes (nPOD) program.Atkinson has also been widely cited for his humanitarian contributions, particularly his efforts to improve diabetes care, management, and access to medications and supplies in developing nations.