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Dr. Susan Berry, Geneticist and Advocate, Awarded the 2025 Gold Headed Cane
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University of Minnesota research team awarded $3.8 million grant to develop cell therapy to combat Alzheimer’s disease
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U of M Medical School receives $360,000 grant to support development of Krabbe disease registry
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Dr. Susan Berry, Geneticist and Advocate, Awarded the 2025 Gold Headed Cane
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. Susan Berry, MD, was...
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University of Minnesota research team awarded $3.8 million grant to develop cell therapy to combat Alzheimer’s disease
A University of Minnesota research team was recently awarded a five-year, $3.8 million grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health to develop a new cell therapy to combat Alzheimer’s disease.
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U of M Medical School receives $360,000 grant to support development of Krabbe disease registry
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (1/24/2025) — The University of Minnesota Medical School recently received a $360,000 grant from the Rosenau Family Research Foundation to establish a registry...
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New study reveals how children misunderstand medical jargon
Published in Pediatrics, a new University of Minnesota Medical School study highlights how children interpret common medical phrases, revealing surprising — and sometimes alarming — misunderstandings.
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Creating Hope for a Family with Two Children Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis
Travis and Nicole Fuechtmann navigate the challenges of raising three children, two of whom—Bryn and Vivian—have cystic fibrosis (CF). Initially overwhelmed, the couple quickly shifts focus from...
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Neonatal Care at M Health Fairview Allowed Siblings to Not Only Survive but Thrive
Kari and Tony Gand have navigated a challenging journey to parenthood marked by two preterm births. They were initially surprised by the news of twins during their first pregnancy, but at 22 weeks,...
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U of M study demonstrates efficacy of iron supplements for children living with HIV
A University of Minnesota Medical School research team has found that giving iron supplements to children living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in sub-Saharan Africa could be an important...
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Research Brief: Students with multiple marginalized identities face barriers to sports participation
Research published in the Journal of Adolescent Health examined the inequities that exist at the intersection of multiple identities — including assigned sex, gender modality, sexual identity, racial...
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Talking back-to-school vaccines with U of M
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (09/10/2024) — As students head back to school this fall, it’s crucial for them to be up to date with their vaccinations for their health and the well-being of...
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Talking back-to-school anxiety with U of M
Lidan Gu, PhD, with the University of Minnesota Medical School and M Health Fairview, speaks about the signs and causes of back to school anxiety, and how parents can provide support.
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