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MEDICAL SCHOOL NEWS: U Research Targets LGBTQ Health Disparities in Cancer Care
Stephanie Terezakis, MD, is co-principal investigator on a new grant from the Radiation Oncology Institute focused on health disparities in cancer care plaguing the LGBTQ population.
Radiation Oncology
Bong Sook Jhun awarded Covid-19 Rapid Response Grant
The University of Minnesota Medical School, in partnership with University of Minnesota Physicians and Fairview Health Services, has awarded a Covid-19 Rapid Response Grant to Bong Sook Jhun, Ph...
Lillehei
O-Uchi Awarded Covid-19 Rapid Response Grant
The University of Minnesota Institute for Engineering in Medicine (IEM) has awarded Jin O-Uchi, MD, PhD a COVID-19 Rapid Response Grant.
Lillehei
Kamdar Receives WERC Award
Forum Kamdar, MD has been selected to receive a Women Early Research Career (WERC) Award.
Lillehei
Synthesis of Minnemod: GMP Grade Apilimod For COVID-19 Clinical Trials
Learn more about the Rehabilitation Medicine Translational Research Lab's COVID-19 clinical study with Drs. Ricardo Battaglino, Leslie Morse, and Vadim Gurvich.
Rehab Medicine
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
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
Dr. Kevin Wickman appointed Head of Pharmacology
Dr. Kevin Wickman has been appointed Head of the Department of Pharmacology effective June 8th, 2020. Dr. Wickman was selected by Dean Jakub Tolar based on the recommendation of a search committee...
Pharmacology
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
Susan Kline, MD, MPH, Uses Research Network to Find Effective Treatments for COVID-19
Although born and raised in Minnesota, Susan Kline, MD, MPH, chose to pursue her undergraduate education elsewhere, eventually joining the Peace Corps for two years in Nepal.
Impact Medicine
The Rise of Medical Family Therapy
Medical family therapy is a highly intricate and much-needed practice whose importance will only amplify as more practitioners embrace whole-person health care. Lisa Zak-Hunter, PhD, LMFT, ...
FMCH
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.
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
Advocacy, teamwork and innovative approach lead to successful outcome for patient
77-year-old Owatonna, MN, resident Don Matejcek had just come out of two days of surgery for a problem that began in November 2019 when he noticed some numbness in his left arm and leg. A month later...
Neurosurgery
Impact Medicine: Amy Karger Positions U as Experts in COVID-19 Testing
When Amy Karger started her medical training, she soon realized she loved both research and patient care. A drive to find a career that afforded her both opportunities brought her to the University...
Pathology
Stories From The Field: Difficult Days and Sleepless Nights
PM&R Chief Resident, Dr. Amanda Day, shared her story with the Foundation For Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation about her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rehab Medicine
University of Minnesota Research Co-Authors Study on Adolescent Cancer Patients' Wishes
Jennifer Needle, MD, MPH, Associate Professor for the Department of Pediatrics and the Center for Bioethics, recently co-authored a study aimed at examining the values of adolescent cancer...
Pediatric
ELAM Program Selects Dr. Terezakis as 2020-2021 Fellow
Stephanie Terezakis, MD, has been selected as a 2020-2021 fellow for the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Program for Women at Drexel University College of...
Radiation Oncology