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Addressing Social Determinants of Health in the Age of COVID-19
Drs. Alexandra Zachwieja, Kendra Nordgren, and Cathy McCarty on the Medical School’s Duluth campus are leading the way to develop a virtual course addressing the social determinants of health during...
Duluth, Education, Faculty, Research
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Department of Pediatrics Graduates First Class of Residents from International Immigrant Residency Track
The Department of Pediatrics will graduate its first class of residents from the International Immigrant Medical Graduate Track (IIMG), which offers an additional residency spot to internationally-...
Education, Students
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COVID Continues, Anti-racism Efforts Emerge
There are now more than two million cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. Although a number of states currently show increases in infections, cases in Minnesota are leveling off with...
Office of the Dean
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U Blood-Banking Experts Explain How Convalescent Plasma Can Be Used to Treat COVID-19
Claudia Cohn, MD, PhD, and Jed Gorlin, MD, discuss the use of convalescent plasma in treating COVID-19 and how to donate if someone has recovered from the virus.
Patient Care, Research
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The Study of Social Animals Can Inform Social Determinants of Health and Aging in Humans
Alessandro Bartolomucci, PhD, recently helped publish a review in Science focused on key themes, emerging parallels and insights of social adversity among humans and other animals.
Faculty, Research
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U Research Targets LGBTQ Health Disparities in Cancer Care
Nic Rider, PhD, and Stephanie Terezakis, MD, are co-principal investigators on a new grant from the Radiation Oncology Institute focused on health disparities in cancer care plaguing the LGBTQ...
Faculty, Research
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Medical School Ophthalmologists will Test Tears for COVID-19
Hossein Nazari, MD, in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences, leads a team testing whether or not COVID-19 can be diagnosed with tears. If proven, their discovery may lead to a...
Research
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Magnesium Could Help COVID-19 Patients with Pre-Existing Heart Conditions
Jin O-Uchi, MD, PhD, FAHA, FCVS, and other U of M researchers received a new grant to study if magnesium can make a difference in high-risk patients with COVID-19.
Faculty, Research
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Alumna-Inspired Partnership Equips Duluth Hospitals with Face Shields, Masks
Andrea Benson, MD, ’01, inspires unique partnership with Frost River Trading Co. and Cirrus Aircraft to mass produce face shields and masks needed at Duluth hospitals during COVID-19.
Alumni, Duluth, Patient Care
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U Researchers Study Cancer Care for Patients in the Context of COVID-19
University of Minnesota Medical School researchers have conducted studies for cancer patients regarding their mental health, well-being and cancer care.
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Kevin Wickman, PhD, Appointed Department Head for Pharmacology
He was named Vice Head of Pharmacology in 2017 and currently holds the titles of Distinguished University Teaching Professor and Distinguished McKnight University Professor.
Office of the Dean
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University of Minnesota Trial Shows Hydroxychloroquine Has No Benefit Over Placebo in Preventing COVID-19
First randomized clinical trial of Hydroxychloroquine to prevent COVID-19 following exposure.
Patient Care, Research
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A New Outlook on Eating Disorders Through Neurofeedback and Cognitive Research
Associate Professor Carol Peterson, PhD, and Assistant Professor Annie Haynos, PhD, from the Medical School’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, explain their groundbreaking research...
Faculty, Research
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Doctoral Candidate Helping to Develop a COVID-19 Vaccine
Morgan Brisse, a PhD candidate in the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics, talks about her experience in the lab during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Research, Students
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Two Faculty Recognized as 2020 Carole J. Bland Outstanding Faculty Mentors
Susan Everson-Rose, PhD, MPH, and Harry Orr, PhD, received the award, which focuses on honoring faculty who serve as role models for fellow faculty members, promote professional development and...
Faculty
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Being Heard
Racism is a healthcare issue. We will begin at the institutional level by convening an interprofessional group nominated by clinical deans to prepare a roadmap to action in health disparities.
Office of the Dean
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Providing Care to Tribal Communities During COVID-19
Mary Owen, MD, assistant professor and director of the Center of American Indian and Minority Health on the Medical School’s Duluth campus, is working with her team to provide resources and care to...
Duluth, Faculty
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Researchers Use Brain Imaging to Demonstrate Weaker Neural Suppression for Those With Autism
Michael-Paul Schallmo, PhD, studied why people with ASD may experience sensory hypersensitivity and found that differences in visual motion perception in ASD are accompanied by weaker neural...
Faculty, Research