Dr. Norris has broad expertise in the integrative physiology of diabetes. He is Director of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes and interim co-director of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Diabetes Research Center which works in close collaboration with the CF Center. His laboratory studies the early pathogenesis of CFRD in ferret and pig models, with a focus on the extent to which redox stress, lipid abnormalities, and metabolic disease contribute to altered islet function in CFRD. Dr. Norris brings substantial expertise in the study of CFRD pathogenesis to the Center.