Department of Medicine Research
Dr. Christine Wendt, Vice Chair, Research
The mission of the Department of Medicine's research is to conduct and catalyze scientific inquiry leading to the prevention, detection, and treatment of human disease. Our vision is to provide each patient with the opportunity to participate in the process of scientific discovery and our aspirations are to perform the highest quality patient-oriented research and to train the next generation of biomedical scientists to eclipse our accomplishments.
Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research Ranking Names Medicine #36 Among Top Performers
We are thrilled to announce that our department secured the prestigious #36 position in the Blue Ridge NIH Rankings, with funding at an impressive $44 million. Thanks to the hard work, expertise, and creativity of the faculty, staff, and students of this department and the Medical School, the University of Minnesota Medical School remains in the top 25 of all U.S. institutions and top10 of U.S. public institutions in the 2024 Blue Ridge Research Rankings.