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Carolyn Porta

Carolyn Porta Named Pauline A. Vincent Chair in Public Health Nursing

The endowed chair supports nursing programs and nursing services that focus on the needs of the community at large.
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Mobile Health Initiative: Advancing Health Equity through Local Partnerships and Service

COVID-19 has greatly impacted the health of Minnesotans and exacerbated the disparities present in BIPOC and immigrant communities.
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Moving Care Forward

Participating in clinical trials is a key way for communities to connect with research here at the University.
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Maternal Emergencies Without A Safety Net

The isolated Suba and Luo communities experience some of the highest maternal and neonatal mortality rates in East Africa.
Academies for Excellence

Academies for Excellence Call for Nominations

Faculty nominations are now being accepted for the Academies for Excellence.
Researchers

Developing Effective Therapies for Men with Late-Stage Prostate Cancer

One of the major challenges in the field of prostate cancer research is the development of resistance to hormonal therapies.
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U of M Medical School Launches Trial to Study COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy Among 18- to 29-year-olds

This local arm of the ‘Prevent COVID U study’ is the only site in the region and among 40 sites nationally.
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First-in-human Clinical Trial for a Vaccine to Treat Opioid Use Disorders Enrolls First Patients

The vaccine has been developed by researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School.
ODAT equity

ODAT funds new projects aimed at improving health equity and accessibility

The Office of Discovery and Translation (ODAT) recently awarded funding to eight new projects that aim to improve health equity and accessibility.
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CUHCC Hosts Back-to-School Clinic in Celebration of National Health Center Week

On Aug. 14, CUHCC hosted a special Back to School clinic event for families and children in South Minneapolis.