The Penn State Hershey Diabetes and Obesity Institute (PSHDOI) is a collaboration of scientists, health care providers, patients and friends whose goal is to increase the scientific and medical knowledge needed to eradicate obesity and diabetes and help those with obesity and diabetes to live better lives. 

PSHDOI seeks to provide Penn State researchers with resources to better conduct their studies. Our research is organized under five research areas, referred to as programmatic areas.  Growth of cross-campus multi-investigator collaborations are facilitated through administrative and other support provided to our members.  PSHDOI members have access to resources including seed grants, human subject recruitment resources, and opportunities to share research ideas with other Penn State researchers in a collaborative environment.  To become an PSHDOI member, please complete and return a membership form.

For more information about PSHDOI's offerings, browse the website or contact Lorraine Mulfinger, PhD, the PSHDOI Associate Director for Research and Academic Training.