University of Minnesota Foundation

Legacy

Fall 2022
Issues/Contents
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Need transplant, will travel

An innovative TP-IAT surgery pioneered at the University of Minnesota gave Julie Meek a new chance at life after pancreatitis—and now she’s giving back.
Feature

Test flight

Like pilots using a flight simulator to practice a perfect landing, U scientists are using disease simulators to evaluate potential treatments for conditions including brain cancer and COVID-19.
Feature

Spotting CMV

With cytomegalovirus soon to be part of routine newborn screenings in Minnesota, care providers can help to mitigate its most detrimental effects.
Q&A

The changing demographics of colorectal cancer

M Health Fairview colorectal surgeon Genevieve Melton-Meaux, M.D., Ph.D., explains why screening colonoscopies are now recommended at age 45.

Departments

Forefront

Forefront

Minutes matter

A new grant equips more than 8,300 law enforcement vehicles in Minnesota with lifesaving equipment.
Forefront

From science fiction to science

A University-developed device allows upper-limb amputees to control a robotic arm using only their thoughts.
Forefront

Regulating the body clock

Medical School scientists link the disruption of a specific gene with symptoms of brain conditions like autism spectrum disorder and ataxia.
Forefront

Play-action prescription

In the newly opened Thielen Foundation Workout Room, kids begin to learn the connection between physical activity and mental health.
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Making headlines

How climate change affects our health, opening doors to community health equity, and reducing alcohol’s toll

Gallery

Gallery

Practice makes perfect

At M Simulation, aspiring health care providers hone their craft in real-world scenarios.

Synopsis

Synopsis

Milestone monitor

NICU Follow-Up Program helps premature and critically ill newborns get their best possible start in life.

Gratefully Yours

Gratefully Yours

Victory lap

“That walk may have been routine for you, but it was transcendent for me.”

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