Research Overview The Division of Endocrinology is home to a broad range of programs in basic, translational and clinical research across the spectrum of endocrine disorders, with exceptional strength in the areas of diabetes, obesity, metabolism, aging and thyroid disease. Members of the Division of Endocrinology are leaders for three prestigious NIH funded research centers: The Einstein-Sinai Diabetes Research Center The New York Regional Center for Diabetes Translation Research The Institute for Aging Research An active clinical trials program provides patients with opportunities to be involved in cutting-edge research of promising new therapies.