CLHSS drives healthcare improvements through continuous research and innovation. This work is enriched by crucial partnerships with members of our research community, ranging from other universities to patients who are directly impacted by the topics we study. 

Megan Lhotka’s professional path to the University of Minnesota Medical School, where she supports the Center for American Indian and Minority Health (CAIMH), is driven by a deep commitment to her community.

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TIME has named Emil Lou, MD, PhD, to the 2026 TIME100 Health List of the World’s Most Influential Leaders in Health.
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At the University of Minnesota Medical School, the spotlight often shines on groundbreaking research and the scientists who lead it.

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Former Army flight medic and current third-year medical student Christopher Hixon finds a new mission in medicine.
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