Dr. Cengiz is a physician scientist and has spearheaded diabetes-related clinical studies focusing on methods to accelerate insulin action, diabetes technology, and closed-loop systems. She has received numerous distinguished awards from premier academic institutions, including the Rosalind Franklin Society Special Award in Science, the Yale Clinical Center for Investigation Scholar Award, the Brown University W. Alpert Medical School Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Award, and the Yale School of Medicine Mae Gailani, MD, Faculty Teaching Award. Dr. Cengiz has developed novel evidence-based guidelines for diabetes management and has served as keynote speaker for multiple scientific conferences.