If early diagnosis and detection is the next frontier, then medical imaging holds out the best hope for mapping out the territory — the human body.
The human body is a marvel of complexity; physicians and scientists around the world are still learning exactly how it works. At the University of Minnesota, imaging research is giving them a glimpse into the body's inner workings.
Imaging can help investigators understand and treat a broad range of diseases and disorders, such as cancer, Alzheimer's, stroke, diabetes, schizophrenia, and substance abuse. The Medical School's Department of Radiology has been a leader in the field of diagnostic imaging for more than 75 years. In 1991, the University established a Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR) that today is considered one of the world's top imaging labs — it boasts many "firsts," including the co-discovery of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).
In late 2006, the University received a $7.9 million grant to expand access to the CMRR's imaging technology to more neuroscience researchers across the University, further extending the reach of this world-class center.
Gift Opportunities
Your gift can contribute to imaging research at the University of Minnesota by:
- Contributing to the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment to help researchers detect, diagnose, and treat diseases
- Supporting basic science research so that investigators can continue to pursue promising leads
- Funding endowed chairs or professorships to help attract the best scientific minds to the University
Every gift can help University of Minnesota researchers work to better detect and treat diseases through imaging research. Make your gift online now.