The American Diabetes Association Announces Transition of Chief Scientific and Medical Officer

National Search to Begin

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Diabetes Association^® (ADA) announced that Rita Kalyani, MD, MHS, the ADA's chief scientific and medical officer, is no longer in her role, effective immediately.

Joshua Neumiller, PharmD, CDCES, FADCES, FASCP, the ADA's senior vice president of medical affairs, has been asked to assume expanded responsibilities while the organization conducts a comprehensive search for a permanent chief scientific and medical officer. Dr. Neumiller will provide continuity across the organization's scientific and medical programs, including the ADA's Standards of Care in Diabetes and Scientific Sessions.

"The researchers and healthcare professionals who make up our science and medicine community are the foundation of everything the ADA does. We remain committed to serving this community and advancing our shared mission through science and medicine," said Charles "Chuck" Henderson, the ADA's chief executive officer.

The ADA also expresses its gratitude to Dr. Kalyani for her service. "We thank Dr. Kalyani for her dedication to the ADA's mission over the years and for her profound contributions to advancing diabetes research, care, and education," said Henderson.

The ADA looks forward to engaging with members of its science and medicine community throughout the search process to help shape the priorities and qualifications for its next chief scientific and medical officer.

About the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation's leading voluntary health organization fighting to end diabetes and helping people thrive. For 86 years, the ADA has driven discovery and research to treat, manage, and prevent diabetes while working relentlessly for a cure. Through advocacy, program development, and education we work to improve the quality of life for the over 155 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes. To learn more or to get involved, visit us at diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383). Join us in the fight on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Spanish Facebook (Asociación Americana de la Diabetes), LinkedIn (American Diabetes Association), and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn). To learn more about how we are advocating for everyone affected by diabetes, visit us on X (@AmDiabetesAssn).     

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SOURCE American Diabetes Association