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Meet Christopher J. Cramer, New Vice President for Research

November 13, 2018

by Kevin Coss

Cramer will oversee the University’s $940 million research enterprise, supporting faculty, staff, and student research across U campuses and facilities.

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Community Oversight Board Amplifies the Voices of Research Participants

October 25, 2018

by Erin Dennis

The independent, volunteer committee helps ensure that the voices of all people and communities participating in University of Minnesota research are heard.

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New Network Connects, Supports Research Development Staff

September 11, 2018

by Kevin Coss

The Research Advancement & Development Professionals Network provides professional development, training, and networking opportunities.

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Keeping Ethics at the Center of Animal Research

July 27, 2018

by Kevin Coss

Melanie Graham's lab, which studies diabetes and obesity, is one example of the U of M's dedication to fostering a culture of ethical animal research.

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Research & Discovery, Vision & Impact
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2018 Research Infrastructure Investment Awards over $2.5 Million to Collaborative Projects

June 18, 2018

by Meher Khan

The University of Minnesota’s Office of the Vice President for Research has announced the recipients of its 2018 Research Infrastructure Investment Program. The program awards funding to projects supporting transdisciplinary research and collaboration across the U’s colleges and campuses.

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2018 Minnesota Futures Awards Announced

June 1, 2018

by Meher Khan

The Minnesota Futures Grant Program is offered annually by the Office of the Vice President for Research to promote research that incorporates new, cross-disciplinary ideas. The most recent cycle saw 35 submissions, with two proposals awarded a total of $499,367.

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New Clinical Trial Network to Accelerate Cancer Research

April 9, 2018

by Kevin Coss

The Minnesota Cancer Clinical Trials Network, formed through the state-funded MnDRIVE initiative, will expand cancer clinical trial access across Minnesota. 

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University Research Supports Minnesota’s Economy

April 4, 2018

by Kevin Coss

A recent report by research firm Tripp Umbach shows U of M research generated more than $1.2 billion in economic impact in Minnesota in fiscal 2017.

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Federal Budget Grows Research by Largest Amount in Nearly a Decade

March 27, 2018

by Dan Gilchrist

Major federal research agencies were protected from proposed funding cuts, and some saw boosts, when the FY 2018 federal budget passed last week.

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Charting a Path toward Greater Research Integrity

March 15, 2018

by Kevin Coss

National experts converged at the U of M to address pressing issues in reproduciblity, bias, and other aspects of research integrity.

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