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Parents of children with rare diseases share their stories for Rare Disease Day

Parents of children with rare diseases share their stories for Rare Disease Day

by Izzy Teitelbaum, Campus Administration Reporter
Published March 8, 2021
The University of Minnesota held a virtual panel event for its ninth annual rare disease day.
Jewelean Jackson poses for a portrait for photos on the University of Minnesota's website. Jackson is pushing for community-oriented health care, which she said brings trust into the community served.

UMN medical professionals, students urge equity in vaccine distribution to address racial disparities

by Becca Most
Published March 6, 2021
Hundred of medical professionals, students and community advocates signed a petition calling on government officials to emphasize equity in vaccine distribution.
Biologist Adriana Alvarez De la Hoz poses for a portrait in the Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering Building on Monday, March 1. Alvarez De la Hoz conducted a literature review study on the uses of algae as an organic substitute for synthetic fertilizers.

University researchers explore potential of microalgae in agriculture

by Becca Most, Campus Activities Reporter
Published March 3, 2021
Microalgae can return nutrients to the soil and contribute to better plant growth.
Sarah Mai

To address healthcare worker shortage, UMN collaborates with Google and Mayo Clinic

by Abbey Machtig
Published February 27, 2021
The NXT GEN MED program will launch on the Rochester campus in Summer 2022.
Physicians Dr. Karim Sadak and Dr. Alex Boucher pose for a portrait outside of Masonic Children's Hospital on Wednesday, Feb. 24. Dr. Sadak and Dr. Boucher both treat patients with Sickle Cell Disease.

University research could be key to addressing sickle cell patients’ pain without opioids

by Becca Most
Published February 25, 2021
Sickle cell disease remains understudied and predominantly impacts Black people and other people of color.
UMN research links early iron deficiency with long-term mental health impacts

UMN research links early iron deficiency with long-term mental health impacts

by Izzy Teitelbaum
Published February 23, 2021
Researcher Dr. Michael Georgieff received the Agnes Higgins Award for his discovery.
"Triumph" is the newest apple breed the University has created.

How do you like them apples? UMN scientists create a new apple breed

by Becca Most
Published February 22, 2021
'Triumph' is sweet, tangy and crisp but will not hit the shelves for the next decade.
Rural Alzheimer’s patients have less access to specialized providers, research finds

Rural Alzheimer’s patients have less access to specialized providers, research finds

by Sonja Kleven, Campus Administration Reporter
Published February 22, 2021
While geriatric care is already challenging, health experts say a lack of aging specialists in rural areas adds another barrier.
University researcher Ania McDonnell poses for a portrait outside of Humphrey School of Public Affairs on Wednesday, Feb. 18. McDonnell wrote her master's thesis about how women have different public transportation needs compared to men.

Not just ‘point A to point B’: U researchers talk transit equity

by Becca Most, Campus Activities Reporter
Published February 19, 2021
University of Minnesota researchers are emphasizing the importance of equity and gender in light of Transit Equity Day earlier this month.
M Health Fairview hospital pictured on Feb. 17, 2021. The hospital resides on the University of Minnesota's Minneapolis campus.

M Health Fairview houses UMN doctors’ new cancer trial clinic

by Izzy Teitelbaum
Published February 17, 2021
The Developmental Therapeutics Clinic was created to give cancer patients access to an array of novel therapies.

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