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AI Meets Precision Medicine

SPH researchers are using deep learning statistical models to uncover why disease disparities exist.
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United We Thrive: The Future of Public Health

SPH advances public health through community partnerships, state and metro program development, and international research collaborations.
A team of medicinal chemistry students in Translational Experience in Drug Discovery and Development last spring.

Medicinal chemistry course simulates real drug development landscape

Designed by Dr. Adam Duerfeldt, this course provides medicinal chemistry graduate students with hands-on drug development experience.
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Beyond clinical skills: Mindfulness prepares the next generation of orofacial pain specialists

Orofacial Pain residents complete a mindfulness course through the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing.
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The next breath

A Veterinary Medical Center resident’s research is helping shape the future of canine cardiac care.
Research team led by Dr. Ziad Nahas (right) navigate the complex path toward a "life-saving intervention" for Tom (left).

First-of-its-kind treatment helps man overcome severe depression

After struggling for decades, Tom achieved complete symptom remission through a personalized brain stimulation study.
From left to right, Snow Li, Andrea Pacheco and Macy Shaul.

‘An incredible opportunity’

DVM students Snow Li, Andrea Pacheco and Macy Shaul selected for new PetSmart Charities Veterinary Fellowship focused on community medicine.
Students participate in a hands-on workshop during the PhaRx immersion program

PhaRx: The new, free pharmacy school immersion experience for high school students

The Pharmacy Readiness and Exploration Summer Immersion Program will bring high school students to the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy Duluth and provide a window into the life of a pharmacy student.
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University of Minnesota and Uganda Infectious Diseases Institute Celebrate Two Decades of Partnership

When Darlisha Williams first traveled to Uganda, treatments for HIV and cryptococcal meningitis looked much different.
A young man coughing into the crook of his inner elbow.

Following a hunch into new research territory

Dr. Stephanie Misono secured NIH funding to advance a novel device that delivers throat vibrations to treat unexplained chronic cough.