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The University of Minnesota's Institutional Review Board recently underwent two separate external reviews of its Human Research Protection Program that suggest positive outcomes from recent changes.

In a recent opinion piece, University of Minnesota Retirees Association members highlighted U inventions and startup companies among the University's many contributions to the state. 

The University of Minnesota is partnering with a pharmaceutical company to design a device to quickly administer a new antidote for cyanide poisoning.

Minne Inno's recently published roundup of major 2019 Twin Cities startup acquisitions includes three UMN startups.

Over the last year, HRPP staff have reduced IRB turnaround times, surveyed participants, and implemented an expanded quality assurance program.

On November 25, Vice President for Research Chris Cramer named Rick Huebsch Executive Director of University of Minnesota Technology Commercialization.

At an event hosted by the Minnesota High Tech Assocation, U startups Anatomi, Calyxt, and NovoClade were each recognized for their achievements.

U-Spatial celebrated GIS Day at the 2019 Spatial Forum on November 13 in the Wilson Library on UMN's Twin Cities campus.

The U of M ranked 22nd on the annual Reuters list, which takes into account the number of patents filed, commercial impact, and more.

Three finalists have been invited to the campus for public forums.