Sansum Diabetes Research Institute (SDRI) has announced the addition of Dr. Mark Wilson and Dr. Lynn Fitzgibbons to its Board of Trustees. The two bring expertise in endocrinology, diabetes care, and infectious diseases.
Dr. Wilson is the director of Inpatient Endocrinology and Diabetes Care at Cottage Health. He is an expert in endocrinology and diabetes, specializing in inpatient glycemic control and the use of emerging technologies and behavioral interventions for outpatient diabetes management.
Dr. Wilson’s contributions to the field include numerous publications on diabetes care.
Dr. Fitzgibbons is the program director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and a clinical associate professor of medicine at the Keck-USC School of Medicine.
With leadership roles such as chair of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Cottage Health and overseeing Infection Prevention and Control, Dr. Fitzgibbons has been recognized for her contributions to medicine, including the Physician of the Year award from both the Central Coast Medical Association and Cottage Health.
“We are delighted to welcome Dr. Wilson and Dr. Fitzgibbons to our Board of Trustees,” said Jim Sloan, president, Board of Trustees, SDRI.  “Their expertise and leadership will be crucial as we continue to advance our mission to improve the lives of people impacted by diabetes through research, education, and care.”
“Dr. Wilson and Dr. Fitzgibbons join the Board of Trustees at a pivotal time for SDRI as it expands its programs and initiatives aimed at addressing health equity, women’s health initiatives, and diabetes technology,” SDRI said. “Their expertise will support SDRI’s ongoing commitment to innovative research and modern approaches to diabetes management.”
Learn more at www.sansum.org.