William V. Tamborlane

William V. Tamborlane, M.D., FW ’77, professor of pediatrics (endocrinology) and a world-renowned pioneer in the understanding and treatment of childhood diabetes and related disorders, received the Outstanding Physician Clinician Award from the American Diabetes Association in June, one of the association’s highest honors. Tamborlane is chief of pediatric endocrinology at the School of Medicine. His major achievements have included pioneering work in the development of insulin pump therapy, continuous glucose monitoring, sensor-augmented pumps, closed-loop systems, and development of an artificial pancreas.