News & Events
Register for the 8th Annual Twin Cities Pediatric Update
Join us in-person on September 17-18, 2026, for the 8th annual Annual Twin Cities Pediatric Update in Brooklyn Park, MN. The 2-day educational event hosted by Children’s Minnesota, the University of...
Pediatric, Education
Staff with Purpose and Passion: Emily Gray
From Education Manager to Chief of Staff, Emily Gray shares how a passion for pediatrics and a dedication to her team fuel 20 years of service.
Pediatric, Spotlight
Celebrating Promotion and Tenure
The University of Minnesota Medical School community recently gathered to celebrate a major milestone for its exceptional educators, researchers, and clinicians. Faculty, leadership, and colleagues...
Pediatric, Faculty, Leadership
University of Minnesota research team awarded NIH grant to study congenital CMV transmission during pregnancy
A University of Minnesota Medical School research team has received a new 5-year, $3.87 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate how the immune system protects...
Pediatric, Research
M Physicians Clinical Excellence Honors Program Recognizes 75+ Pediatricians
Congratulations to over 75 of our pediatricians for their recognition as M Physicians Clinical Excellence Honorees! These individuals were nominated by their peers for consistently going above and...
Pediatric, Faculty, Patient Care
New study shows metformin given during acute COVID-19 infection reduced risk of clinician-diagnosed long COVID by 50%
New findings from the ACTIV-6 randomized clinical trial provide important confirmation of prior clinical trial results that metformin, a widely available and inexpensive medication with an...
Pediatric, Research
Dr. Diana Cutts Celebrated with 2026 Gold Headed Cane Award
Since 1972, the Department of Pediatrics has presented the Gold Headed Cane to pediatricians in recognition of their exceptional contributions to pediatric care and education. Diana Becker Cutts, MD...
Pediatric, Faculty, Legacy
University of Minnesota Medical School report shows Ramsey County youth restorative justice initiative reduces repeat offenses
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (02/26/2026) — A new report from the University of Minnesota Medical School shows successful outcomes of Ramsey County’s (Re)Imagining Justice for Youth...
Pediatric, Research
University of Minnesota study uncovers new genetic factors in childhood leukemia
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (10/22/2025) — A new study led by researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School has identified genetic factors that may help explain why African...
Pediatric, Research
New study finds dried blood spot test reliably detects congenital CMV at birth
New research from the Medical School confirms that testing for congenital cytomegalovirus at birth using the routinely collected dried blood spot is a reliable and effective method to identify...
Pediatric, Research
Pediatric Grand Rounds
Time: Wednesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 AM
Location: Online via our Zoom Platform and in person for select sessions
Contact Information: For questions about Pediatric Grand Rounds, please contact our Grand Rounds Coordinator, at [email protected].