Breakthrough research holds promise for treating Alzheimer's

For the first time, University of Minnesota researchers have figured out a way to reverse memory loss in mice with dementia — a breakthrough discovery that offers hope to the more than 4 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease.

Minnesota partners with Belgian university to advance stem cell research

Two days after the Stem Cell Institute opened the doors to its new home in the McGuire Translational Research Facility, leaders from the University of Minnesota met with peers from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium) to sign a ceremonial pact to develop joint and collaborating stem cell institutes. The affiliation agreement will pave the way for an academic alliance between the two institutions, including an exchange of faculty and students, joint research projects, and conferences.

Two Medical School leaders named to national posts

Marc Swiontkowski, M.D., head of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, has been selected as the 118th president of the American Orthopaedic Association. Louis Ling, M.D., associate dean for graduate medical education, has been named president of the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

Stem cell discovery may open a door to future treatments

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have identified a group of 14 genes that affect the development and function of blood stem cells. This promising discovery brings scientists one step closer to harnessing the power of stem cells to treat diseases such as blood disorders, leukemias, and lymphomas.

Once again, University hospital ranks among the best

The University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview is now ranked among the nation's best in 10 specialties, according to the U.S. News & World Report "America's Best Hospitals 2005" issue. 

Minnesota researchers lead benchmark study on bone marrow transplantation

University of Minnesota researchers recently led the most comprehensive bone marrow transplant study on on record, evaluating not only clinical outcomes but also the accompanying resources, costs, and quality of life. Because of the vast amount of information collected, the study will likely serve as the benchmark for all future studies in this patient population.

Duluth medical volunteers visit 58 public schools to promote brain awareness

Student, faculty, and staff volunteers from the Medical School–Duluth visited 144 classrooms across Minnesota as part of Brain Awareness Week 2005.

University hires world leader in developmental psychopathology

Dante Cicchetti, Ph.D., is joining the University of Minnesota faculty this fall in a dual appointment in the Medical School's Department of Psychiatry and the Institute of Child Development in the College of Education and Human Development.

Professor honored for lifetime service to children

In June, the Department of Pediatrics presented the prestigious Gold-Headed Cane Award to Paul Quie, M.D., who is recognized as an exceptional pediatric researcher, educator, and clinician.

New position to lead clinical research initiatives

This fall, Jasjit Singh Ahluwalia, M.D., M.P.H., is joining the University faculty in a newly created position as executive director of the office of clinical sciences in the Academic Health Center, associate dean for clinical research in the Medical School, and professor in the Department of Medicine.

After 41 years, McCollister says goodbye

Robert McCollister, M.D., may have officially retired last winter, but you'd never know it by visiting his office on the sixth floor of the Mayo Building.