The University of Minnesota is internationally known for its long history of medical innovations.
Our experts performed the world's first successful open heart surgery, first islet transplant for diabetes, and first pediatric bone marrow transplant. The first wearable pacemaker, first lung-clearing vest for treating cystic fibrosis, and first vaccine for Lyme disease were created here, too.
And in this exciting time of evolving technologies, the potential for new medical breakthroughs is the best it has ever been. University researchers are still seeking better medications, new devices, and less invasive surgical techniques. They're also exploring the promise of gene and stem cell therapy to repair tissue damaged by disease.
For more than half a century, public health experts at the University of Minnesota have led the way in protecting the world's citizens from serious health problems. In the 1950s, Ancel Keys established the link between fatty diets, cholesterol, and heart disease. Today, our experts are working to combat bioterrorism, emerging infectious diseases, and environmental health risks. They are also advancing the state of our knowledge with respect to tobacco and drug use, food and prescription drug safety, and our increasing tendency to obesity.
You can help the University of Minnesota continue its tradition of excellence in health-related education and research. Your unrestricted gift to the Minnesota Medical Foundation will go to help the area that needs it most, whether it's used to attract world-renowned leaders, buy state-of-the-art equipment, or directly fund cutting-edge research efforts. You can play an active role in fighting the diseases that have affected our families and friends.
Gift Opportunities
Ways your gift can benefit the area of greatest need include:
- Supporting innovative research projects at the University in an effort to prevent and better treat diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, lupus, and Parkinson's disease
- Recruiting the best faculty members to teach the next generations of physicians and scientists
- Providing for student programs like the White Coat Ceremony, a formal introduction to medical school where students get their first white lab coats
- Helping students through scholarships
Every gift can help the University of Minnesota continue its tradition of medical excellence. Make your gift online now.