Objective To use the NOD mouse strain to investigate the pathogenic mechanisms of autoimmune diabetes mellitus, to identify disease genes and to design and optimise novel therapeutic protocols that prevent irreversible destruction of insulin-producing cells and induce long-lasting self-tolerance. Fields of science medical and health sciencesclinical medicineendocrinologydiabetes Programme(s) FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002 Topic(s) 1.1.1.-5. - Key action Sustainable Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme BUR - Bursaries, grants, fellowships Coordinator INSTITUT NATIONAL DE LA SANTE ET DE LA RECHERCHE MEDICALE EU contribution No data Address 161,Rue de SFvres 161 75743 PARIS France See on map Total cost No data