
U of M receives NIAID grant to develop drug treatments for future viral pandemics
May 23, 2022
The University has received $66 million from the NIAID to establish a center to develop antiviral drugs for pandemic-level viruses.

Dr. Aliabadi Reflects on Urology Department's 90th Anniversary
May 12, 2022
Hossein Aliabadi, MD, a University of Minnesota Medical School ‘87 graduate, remembers when he was first introduced to the field of urology.
“During my training in the 1980s, pediatric urology was in its infancy. At that time, I was fortunate to have Dr. Ricardo Gonzalez as a teacher,” he said. “Dr. Gonzalez was a pediatric urologist at the U of M Medical School and he took special interest in my training and encouraged me to pursue a career in pediatric urology.”

The Science of Sleep
May 10, 2022
Dr. Michael Howell, a sleep medicine expert, knows sleep should never be something to fear. He brings hope to patients suffering from disorders that can cause involuntary hitting, kicking or other unwanted and sometimes terrifying movement while sleeping. Read more to find out how Barbara and Allan Moon got help for their REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD) diagnosis.

Living Well is as Important as Living Long
May 9, 2022
Living well is as important as living long. This is a motto that Troy Hanson, MD, MPH, a 1996 graduate of the University of Minnesota Medical School, strongly believes in.
“You can be physically ill, but if you are mentally healthy and resilient, you can still live a good life,” Dr. Hanson said.
He first thought about pursuing medicine in junior high as a way to combine his fascination of understanding living things with the satisfaction derived from helping people.

Meet John Cahir, MD, Class of 2022
May 5, 2022
After spending the first part of his career in the U.S. Army ROTC, Dr. Cahir will graduate and pursue a residency in anesthesiology.

Research Brief: diet type can increase potentially harmful gas in the gut
May 3, 2022
Published in Clinical Nutrition, researchers looked at colonic hydrogen sulfide production in people in response to animal- and plant-based diet interventions.

A Time for Telehealth: Alumnus Dr. Chris Eaton ’91 and the Field of Psychiatry
May 2, 2022
As the pandemic continues, Dr. Chris Eaton has experienced a surge in telehealth where people need support and kindness through psychiatric treatment.

Creating Connection Through The Ladder
April 29, 2022
On the heels of Minority Health Month, Lonzale Ramsey Jr, MD, reflects on what the month means to him and how he continues to support underrepresented communities through The Ladder.

War Experiences Inspire Medical Student Scholarship
April 28, 2022
A husband and wife who were also faculty members of the Medical School, Duluth Campus, established a scholarship because of the memories of kindness during World War II and the Korean War. Abby Coyle is the first recipient of the award.

In Support of Educational and Community Leadership, Essentia Health Endows Professorship in Duluth
April 26, 2022
The University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth Campus received a $1M gift from Essentia Health. This gift was secured for the endowed Essentia Health Professorship in Medical Education, which will provide additional leadership at the Medical School, Duluth Campus.

What is the Adult Aging Brain Connectome Study?
April 20, 2022
Essa Yacoub, PhD, a professor of radiology at the U of M Medical School recently spoke with us about his part in a national study known as the Adult Aging Brain Connectome study.

Medical School Leaders Honored as Healthcare Heroes
April 18, 2022
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, which launched “Health Care Heroes” last year, recognized five U of M Medical School and M Physicians leaders.

Research Brief: immune response to parasitic worms
April 13, 2022
Research led by the University of Minnesota Medical School looked at if exposure to pathogens, in particular helminths, can stimulate the immune system and reduce predisposition for inflammatory bowel disease.

Connection: The Power of Primary Care
April 12, 2022
Dr. Paul Stadem was a first-year resident when he met Harold Palm, a patient with a serious undiagnosed lung disorder.

Neonatologist Dr. Kari Roberts, ’99, is an Expert in Clinical Care and Research
April 12, 2022
Dr. Kari Roberts specializes in complex care of newborns and is investigating a less invasive method to administer lung medicine for premature babies.

Research Brief: Cell-cell signaling of GI bacteria can unlock future infection preventions
April 8, 2022
Research from the U of M and Mayo Clinic sought to understand how microbial communities help people resist pathogens.

Talking climate change and health impacts with U of M
April 6, 2022
Drs. Emily Onello and Joseph Bianco with the University of Minnesota Medical School talk about how extreme weather impacts human health.

How an Alum Helps Students Travel During Interviews
April 4, 2022
Dr. Karen Schwartzbauer, a University of Minnesota Medical School graduate, expresses her enthusiasm about hosting students in her home as they travel for their residency interviews.

U of M Medical School awarded grants to research cardiovascular health in diverse children
March 31, 2022
The U of M received two National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants, totalling more than $6.5 million, to research cardiovascular health among a diverse population of children.

How a Toy Octopus Can Educate on Congenital Heart Disease
March 30, 2022
University of Minnesota Medical School and the College of Design collaborated to create a product for teaching children about congenital heart disease (CHD) with efforts to ease parental stress and educate in a creative way.

U of M Medical Student Discusses Meaningful Moments in Medicine
March 28, 2022
The University of Minnesota Medical School’s Class of 2024 did not have the opportunity to experience the traditional White Coat Ceremony when they started medical school in the fall of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic canceling all in-person events. Now two years into their medical school journey, the class of 2024 on the Twin Cities campus is celebrating the tradition and receiving their white coats.

Women’s History Month: A Conversation With Women in Medicine
March 24, 2022
To recognize Women's History Month, two University of Minnesota Medical School faculty members discuss what this special month means to them and all the ways we should continue to support women in medicine.

Healthcare worker perspectives of COVID-19 vaccines
March 24, 2022
Majority of healthcare workers were accepting of COVID-19 vaccines, according to Medical School research.

Research Brief: Clock gene mutation found to contribute to the development of autism
March 24, 2022
Researchers found that the disruption of a circadian clock gene may be involved in the development of autism spectrum disorder.

Research Brief: Novel heart ultrasound measures can be used to predict risk of developing dementia
March 22, 2022
Researchers assessed if there is a link between heart health and dementia.

Medical Students Reflect as They Celebrate Match Day 2022
March 21, 2022
Three graduating students reflect on their time at the University of Minnesota Medical School as they celebrate Match Day 2022.

U of M Medical School research highlights the broad range of terms Minnesota youth use to describe their sexual orientation and gender identity
March 21, 2022
U of M Medical School researchers found that youth frequently endorse sexual and gender identities that are not typically included in forms and surveys

Mpls.St.Paul Magazine Recognizes 190+ Faculty Physicians on 2022 “Rising Stars” List
March 18, 2022
This year, the 2022 Mpls.St.Paul Magazine “Rising Stars” list recognized 197 talented University of Minnesota Medical School faculty physicians from 18 departments.

How Do We Tackle Physician Shortage?
March 16, 2022
Dr. Mark Rosenberg spoke with Discovery Magazine about the current state of Minnesota’s physician shortage and the steps that will need to be taken to fill those roles.

U of M researchers finds that losartan is not effective in reducing COVID-19 lung injuries
March 16, 2022
Researchers found that a common blood pressure medication — losartan — is not effective in reducing lung injury in patients with COVID-19.