News & Publications

Each year, the Consortium funds research projects related to the intersection of science and society. In November, 2018, we issued a call for proposals to graduate and professional students at the University of Minnesota, to provide a stipend for research and writing in the Summer 2019 or… Read more

On Feb. 28, Michael Imperiale (University of Michigan) shared the work of a committee he led that was tasked with outlining potential responses to new bioweapons. The lecture, which was part of the Consortium's series on Consumer-Driven and DIY Science, reviewed the recent history of… Read more

Faculty, researchers, students and staff gathered in Coffman Theater on March 6 for the fourth annual, all-University Research Ethics Conference, Major Changes in Research Rules & Oversight: Making Progress or Creating New Problems? They were joined by several hundred webcast viewers… Read more

With great sadness, we note the passing of Prof. John Song, MD, MPH, MAT, a faculty member in the University's Center for Bioethics and Department of Medicine. Dr. Song was an exemplary physician, bioethicist, and human being – a crucial member of the University’s ethics… Read more

Sharon F. Terry, CEO of the Genetic Alliance, has received an award at the 10th annual Precision Medicine World Conference, held in Santa Clara, CA. She was recognized for "initiating the movement to build systems for individuals to access and share health data." Terry was a stay-at-… Read more

Doctors at the University of Minnesota Hospital have used a new method to deliver radiation as part of cancer treatment. Clark Chen, who is affiliated with the Masonic Cancer Center, led the team that implanted Gamma Tiles during surgery to remove a cancerous brain tumor. "By… Read more

In testimony last week before Minnesota legislators, Michael T. Osterholm expressed concern about the public health implications of chronic wasting disease (CWD), which is currently found in deer, elk and moose in 24 states, according to the Huffington Post. CWD is a "progressive,… Read more

The University of Minnesota has created a new resource for faculty and staff who want to pursue research but need additional support. The Strategic Partnerships and Research Collaborative (SPARC) is made up of an interdisciplinary team with a proven track record of successful grants. They… Read more

On Jan. 29, Sharon F. Terry​, MA​ (Genetic Alliance)​ and Douglas Yee, MD (Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota)​ engaged in a lively conversation about the promises and pitfalls of research that's driven by citizen scientists and patient advocates. The wide-… Read more

The University of Minnesota's Grand Challenges Research Initiative (GCRI) has awarded a grant to a team led by Co-PIs Pamala Jacobson, Constantin Aliferis, Catherine A. McCarty, and Consortium Chair Susan M. Wolf. The funding will support an ambitious project entitled, "Toward… Read more