Last week, we announced the University’s third Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA), one of the largest federal research grants the University has ever received. This award allows us to build on our work and successes over the past 12 years to find better, faster ways to bring scientific advances to real-world use. Efforts funded by the CTSA award will include teaming up with partners and collaborators to reduce research barriers, providing high-quality services for researchers, fostering and training a diverse research workforce, broadly sharing findings, and building sustainable relationships with our Minnesota communities.
The Masonic Cancer Center also recently received its sixth consecutive designation as a comprehensive cancer center by the National Cancer Institute, receiving an “Outstanding” rating. This recognition highlights the center’s exceptional contribution to cancer research, prevention, treatment, and survivorship. The NCI designation ensures ongoing support for their cancer research initiatives.
The appointees to the Governor’s Task Force on Academic Health at the U of M were also recently announced. Appointees representing the U of M are Penny Wheeler, retired CEO of Allina Health and a member of the University’s Board of Regents, and myself. Connie Delaney, dean of the School of Nursing, will also serve on the Task Force for her expertise in health professions education and health care workforce issues. The task force’s charge is to support the future of world-class academic health professions education, research, and care delivery in Minnesota.
This is an exciting time and opportunity for the health sciences. Whether you are a student or a staff or faculty member, you are a part of the process. Your voice is valued. I invite your feedback on how we work together to uplift what we do here to impact the health of communities across Minnesota.
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