University of Minnesota Foundation

Legacy

Spring 2026
Issues/Contents
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Feature

Dreaming again

After a decade of unsuccessful cancer treatment, Emma Dimery finds a new future with the help of a groundbreaking clinical trial.
Feature

Turning pain into purpose

A passionate University of Minnesota advocate is working to improve long-term health and well-being for incarcerated mothers and their children.
Feature

Research in stride

Jason Kopacz pounds the pavement to confront his own Parkinson’s diagnosis — and fuel research aimed at uncovering exercise’s disease-slowing potential.
Q&A

Nature is nurture

Cathy Jordan, PhD, illuminates the health-boosting benefits of nature — especially for kids.

Departments

Forefront

Forefront

A new dimension of care

Immersive virtual technology helps pediatric cardiologists map kids’ hearts and practice lifesaving surgery.
Forefront

Accelerating autism care

Using telehealth technology, the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain is helping more Minnesota families receive critical autism intervention services.
Forefront

More effective cancer treatment from day one

A new artificial intelligence tool is helping cancer doctors better predict how their patients will respond to treatment.
Forefront

Legal lifeline

The Community-University Health Care Center offers a legal lifeline to improve neighbors’ health when medical care alone isn’t enough.
Forefront

Making headlines

How your fitness tracker can help your doctor, using genetic screening to prevent childhood disease and stocking up on sleep

Gallery

Gallery

Medicine for all of Minnesota

An immersive Medical School program allows aspiring rural physicians to experience well-checks, emergencies and everything in between.

Synopsis

Synopsis

The journey forward

University of Minnesota mental health experts offer advice for moving forward after a traumatic community event.

Gratefully Yours

Gratefully Yours

Real-life superhero

“I am here because of you. And I will never forget it.”

Giving

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