Dr. Steven Russell, Massachusetts General Hospital (IMAGE)

NIH/National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Dr. Steven Russell, Massachusetts General Hospital

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From right, researcher Dr. Steven Russell of Massachusetts General Hospital stands with Frank Spesia and Colby Clarizia, two participants in a type 1 diabetes trial testing an electronic device called a bionic pancreas -- the cellphone-sized device shown -- which replaces their traditional fingerstick tests and manual insulin pumps. Alt tag -- Image of Dr. Steven Russell and two patients.

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Photo courtesy of Adam Brown, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.diaTribe.org">diaTribe.org</a>

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