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Scientific Advisory Council

Behind every resource is real research

At Beyond Type 1, we know that thriving with diabetes takes more than support—it takes information you can trust. That’s why we have a Scientific Advisory Council made up of experts who help guide everything we do.

Composed of leaders in endocrinology, psychology, public health and more, the Council ensures our work stays grounded in evidence, informed by the latest advancements and shaped by real-world experience. Their insights help us turn complex science into practical tools that meet people where they are.

Meet the Scientific Advisory Council

Melanie
Batchelor, MHS, RD, LDN, CDCES

Manages Science Advisory on Staff at Beyond Type 1

Marina
Basina, MD

Jason
Baker, MD

Julia
Blanchette, PhD, RN, BC-ADM, CDCES

Nancy
D'Hondt, RPh, CDCES, FAADE

Daniel
DeSalvo, MD

Robert
Gabbay, MD, PhD, FACP

Stephen
Gitelman, MD

Apoorva
Gomber, MBBS, MD, MPH

Mark
Heyman, PhD, CDCES

Diana
Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES, BC-ADM, FADCES, FCCP

Francine
Kaufman, MD

Janice
MacLeod, MA, RD, CDCES, FADCES

Anne
Peters, MD

David
Robertson, MD

Kimber
Simmons, MD, MS

Susan
Weiner, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, FADCES