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Immigrant Microbiome Project Brings Community Together
Researchers from the University of Minnesota and community are expanding upon work done during the Immigrant Microbiome Project that was partially funded by CTSI in 2015. The project identified changes in gut microbiomes in Southeast Asia…
John Wagner Named Director for the Institute for Cell, Gene, and Immunotherapy
John Wagner, MD, has been named Director for the Institute for Cell, Gene, and Immunotherapy (ICGI).
(Global) Team Work Makes the (Global) Dream Work
For many of us, our daily interactions are most often with our students, patients and our colleagues. With the bustling pace of our days, it’s easy to forget that there is a whole wide world beyond the rich and complex landscape of the…
New Workforce Training Program to Help Address Native American Health Gaps
Native Americans have higher rates of heart disease and diabetes, while also being more likely to die from diabetes, chronic liver disease and cirrhosis, cancer, stroke, kidney disease, suicide, assault and drug-related causes. To address…
New Integrated Data Analysis Method to Improve Cancer Cell Research and Treatments
The School of Public Health is creating a new method for identifying important molecular changes to cancer cells. This new method could lead to improved treatments and help more patients defeat the disease.
Called “Bidimensional…
BOLD Ideas Grants Announcement
I wanted to share with you the exciting – and somewhat surprising – response to our inaugural BOLD Ideas Grant funding opportunity.
Engineering and Clinical Experts Partner to Develop Sensing Device for Early Detection and Prevention of Pressure Ulcers
Technology plays a huge role in health care. In addition to having an impact on efficacy and quality of care, technology can offer solutions to tough problems.
A New Multidisciplinary Team-Based Approach to Address Community Food Insecurity Across Minnesota
One in ten Minnesota families experience food insecurity, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This lack of consistent access to healthy, affordable food has been shown to be associated with inequities in health outcomes,…
Carolyn Porta Appointed Associate Vice President for Clinical Affairs
Carolyn Porta, PhD, has been appointed Associate Vice President in the Office of Academic Clinical Affairs. She will oversee several clinical affairs centers and provide leadership on interprofessional education and practice.
CRSC Continues Building the University's Clinical Research Infrastructure
September will be the Clinical Research Support Center (CRSC)'s one year anniversary. Since its inception, CRSC has remained committed to identifying the appropriate experts and functional groups to support researchers and study teams as…