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BRIIDGE cohort

Building a BRIIDGE to Global Expertise

Building the healthcare workforce in order to meet the needs of Minnesotans is more important than ever. 
PREP Cohort

Twenty-Two Scholars Join CTSI’s 2023 Summer Research Training Programs

CTSI welcomes 22 undergraduate and professional health science students to its 2023 summer research training programs. 
Carolyn Bramante

Study from Former KL2 Scholar Shows Metformin Lowers the Risk of Getting Long COVID

In a new study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, a team of University of Minnesota researchers found that metformin, a drug commonly used to treat diabetes, prevents the development of long COVID.
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Achieving Gender Equality for Women Experiencing the Deepest Vulnerability

Gender-based violence is rooted in gender inequality and encompasses acts harmful to women that adversely affect their health outcomes.
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Engaging Patients Where They Are At

Alec Helmke has a passion for working alongside marginalized populations and promoting healthcare access.
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Building the Healthcare Workforce

Now more than ever, it’s critical that we work together to develop and strengthen the healthcare workforce for Minnesota and beyond.
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UMN Geriatrician Receives Prestigious Geriatric Academic Career Award

Benjamin Rosenstein, MD, MA, received the Geriatric Academic Career Award sponsored by the Health Resources and Services Administration.
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Partnering with Rural Leaders

We partner with community leaders to build capacity for ensuring the health of their communities in the long term.
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Addressing Ageism in Healthcare

Ageism is the stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination against people on the basis of their age.