Myra Lipes, M.D., Joslin Diabetes Center (IMAGE) Joslin Diabetes Center Caption Myra Lipes, M.D., studies the underpinnings of autoimmune disease, currently focusing on an autoimmune attack that weakens heart muscle and may be particularly prevalent among people with type 1 diabetes. She is an Investigator in the Section on Islet Cell & Regenerative Biology at Joslin Diabetes Center and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Credit John Soares Usage Restrictions @Joslin Diabetes Center License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.