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A centerpiece for the Biomedical Discovery District
The building is the fifth facility in the University's Biomedical Discovery District (BDD), located behind TCF Bank Stadium on the East Bank, and the first research ... Read article
Published atJun 18st, 2013 -
Neurosciences News
Don't be mistaken: Parkinson's and Alzheimer's are distinct neurodegenerative diseases. Both involve the death of neurons, but the primary cells affected are ... Read article
Published atMay 10st, 2013 -
Big Ten Network shines spotlight on U Alzheimer's disease research
The Big Ten Network highlighted U scientist Karen Hsiao Ashe, M.D., Ph.D., for her world-renowned work in Alzheimer's disease research. Watch the video. Read article
Published atMay 9st, 2013 -
Does psychosocial distress elevate your risk of stroke?
Older Americans dealing with high levels of psychosocial distress are at higher risk for stroke, according to a University of Minnesota study. Psychosocial ... Read article
Published atMay 9st, 2013 -
New gene-sequencing technology gives patients answers faster and ...
When Apple, Inc., cofounder Steve Jobs paid $100,000 to have his DNA sequenced in a bid to outrun the pancreatic cancer that ultimately claimed his life, ... Read article
Published atMay 9st, 2013 -
Connecting the dots
Susan and David Plimpton understand on a personal level the urgent need for such research, which is why the couple has made a gift to support Lee's work. Read article
Published atMay 8st, 2013 -
Children's Health
Grace O'Masta has come a long way from the devastating day in spring 2008 when her parents were told ... Your gift is an investment in a healthier tomorrow! Read article
Published atApr 12st, 2013 -
Rock -a-bye, babies
Karen Kaler, wife of University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler, Ph.D., and Rebecca Kill, wife of head Gopher football coach Jerry Kill, rock babies in the ... Read article
Published atApr 12st, 2013 -
Designed to heal
They can turn on music or dim the lighting in their bedrooms. The opportunity to play was built into the space as well. The unit has a dedicated sensory room ... Read article
Published atApr 12st, 2013 -
Where the heart is
Where the heart is ... The gift will be recognized in the new Cancer and Cardiovascular Research Building, which is slated to open this summer in the ... Read article
Published atApr 12st, 2013
