Medical School News
Clohisy named head of orthopaedic surgery
After an extensive nationwide search, the University of Minnesota Medical School named surgeon Denis Clohisy, M.D., head of its Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, effective November 1, 2007.
Study finds women with breast cancer are choosing unneeded surgery
Growing numbers of women in the United States are choosing to have both breasts removed when cancer is detected in one breast, but in many cases, a double mastectomy is unnecessary, according to researchers in the University of Minnesota Cancer Center.
U tests novel leukemia treatment
In the world's first clinical trial of its kind, University of Minnesota researchers are testing an innovative way to reduce complications and improve survival rates in patients who undergo blood and marrow transplants.
Grants nourish students' creativity
The Fisch Art of Medicine Student Awards, which allow students to nurture their creative sides by taking classes, working with mentors, or simply focusing on an artistic pursuit, are meant to enhance the lifelong connections between the art and science of medicine.
Endowed chair honors legendary U transplant surgeon
Colleagues, friends, and former patients honored transplant surgeon John S. Najarian, M.D., in November by establishing an endowed chair in his name.
Medical School opens new Duluth campus research institute
The University of Minnesota Medical School — Duluth Campus has hired Mustafa al'Absi, Ph.D., as director of a new research institute that will foster collaboration among researchers from multiple biomedical and clinical disciplines at the University and at community health agencies.
U imaging pioneer joins Institute of Medicine
University professor Kamil Ugurbil, Ph.D., a pioneer in using ultrahigh magnetic fields to map areas of the brain, has been inducted into the prestigious Institute of Medicine.
U honors pacemaker inventor with honorary M.D.
The University of Minnesota Medical School in December presented Earl Bakken, inventor of the first battery-powered, wearable pacemaker and cofounder of Medtronic, Inc., with its first-ever honorary M.D. degree.
Department of Pediatrics names new head
A noted pediatric nephrologist and award-winning medical educator has been chosen to head the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Minnesota.
U to participate in landmark children's study
The University of Minnesota has been named a lead study center in the National Children's Study, which will assess the effects of environmental and genetic factors on health in the United States.
Researchers find new way to combat pancreatic cancer
A discovery by University of Minnesota cancer researchers may help stop the growth and spread of pancreatic cancer in patients.
Powell Center receives grant to support women's health research
The Deborah E. Powell Center for Women's Health has been awarded a $2.2 million grant over the next five years to promote research that will benefit the health of women in Minnesota and across the nation.
U researchers receive AHC's highest award for excellence
Four University of Minnesota researchers last fall received the Academic Health Center's highest recognition of excellence — induction into the Academy of Excellence in Health Research.