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.
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.
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-home mom when she noticed some unusual spots on the sides of her daughter’s neck. Her two children were subsequently diagnosed with pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE), a rare, incurable and progressive disease.
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 implanting radiation directly, at the time of surgery, you are treating the tumor immediately," Chen told
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.
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 offer insights into writing proposals, putting together teams, and reviewing grant applications to maximize their likelihood of success.
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 Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) has received a $5.4 gift from the Walton Family Foundation to "develop and provide a roadmap for both the public and private sectors to build resilience in the global health care supply system and to improve the availability of critical medical supplies," according to the University of Minnesota.
On Thursday, Nov. 29 a group of eminent scholars and researchers convened at Meharry Medical College in Nashville to evaluate the current state of precision medicine and how access to it can be improved.