# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 2026 Breakthrough T1D Illinois Chapter Annual Meeting
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us for a special evening of inspiration and celebration.About this EventYou are cordially invited to the 2026 Breakthrough T1D Illinois Chapter Annual Meeting.Join us for an extraordinary occasion sharing our mission progress and celebrating the cumulative impact of Breakthrough T1D Illinois’ donors and volunteers over the past fiscal year.Together, we have delivered on substantial projects and driven truly incredible research that is getting us closer to cures and is improving the lives of everyone impacted by type 1 diabetes (T1D).Joining us will be Piotr Witkowski, M.D., Ph.D., of the University of Chicago School of Medicine. Dr. Witkowski is a transplant surgeon and Professor of Surgery at UChicago Medicine, where he directs the Pancreatic and Islet Transplant Program. His work includes Vertex’s manufactured islet therapy, Zimislecel, and Eledon’s novel immunosuppressive approach, Tegoprubart, both of which have demonstrated promising early results.Dr. Witkowski is a lead investigator in groundbreaking clinical trials, including Vertex’s stem cell–derived islet therapy (VX-880) and Eledon’s novel immunosuppressive approach (Tegoprubart), both of which have shown promising early results. His work is helping move the field closer to a functional cure for T1D.All guests are invited to join us for a celebratory reception with beer, wine, and light hors d’oeuvres following the meeting.Schedule of Events:5:00 p.m. – Registration5:30 p.m. – Meeting BeginsReception to follow
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/des-plaines/2026-breakthrough-t1d-illinois-chapter-annual-meeting/100001985758525204
- **Event Categories**: meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 3 hours
  - Location: Aldridge Electric Des Plaines Office
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Des Plaines
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Aldridge Electric Des Plaines Office
- **lat**: 42.0087351
- **long**: -87.8957947
- **full address**: Aldridge Electric Des Plaines Office, 1111 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 2026 Breakthrough T1D Illinois Chapter Annual Meeting being held?
  - **A:** 2026 Breakthrough T1D Illinois Chapter Annual Meeting takes place on Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Aldridge Electric Des Plaines Office, 1111 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Breakthrough T1D Illinois Chapter Annual Meeting?
  - **A:** 2026 Breakthrough T1D Illinois Chapter Annual Meeting is organized by JDRF.

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