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UMII serves as the link to connect the research community to the services related to managing data across the data life cycle. UMII fosters and accelerates data-intensive research across the University system in agriculture, arts, design, engineering, environment, health, humanities, and social sciences through informatics services, competitive grants, and consultation. 

News & Announcements

UMII Represents U of M in International Network of Biomedical Image Analysts

Jul 31, 2017

The University of Minnesota, through the U of M Informatics Institute (UMII), will represent the Network of European BioImage Analysts, NEUBIAS, in the United States. NEUBIAS is a network of biomedical image analysts with the goal of accelerating life science research in member institutions through collaboration and meetings


UMII's imaging informatics manager, Thomas Pengo, will serve on the NEUBIAS management committee as one of just two representatives from the US, putting the U of M at the front line of this expanding network of collaborations both across the Atlantic and within the US.

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Deadlines removed, funding increased for On the Horizon & Updraft

Apr 21, 2017

The On the Horizon and Updraft competitions no longer have deadlines and funding levels were increased. You may now submit these at any time. 

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NIH Requests Applications for NIH BRAIN

Sep 26, 2016

NIH has issued new Requests for Applications (RFAs) for the NIH BRAIN Initiative. 

"NIH has issued new Requests for Applications (RFAs) for the NIH BRAIN Initiative® that address critical components of the BRAIN 2025 Report including the development of new theoretical and data analysis tools, the establishment of platforms for sharing data, and continued support of early-stage research in large-scale recording and modulation."

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