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Building an artificial pancreas
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University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic scientists are working together to build an artificial pancreas that would eliminate the task of monitoring blood glucose levels and administering insulin.
Harnessing the power of proteins: Mark Distefano
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Distinguished McKnight University Professor Mark Distefano combines chemistry and biology to defeat cancer cells, create methods for “green” chemical synthesis, and more.
Bringing medical devices to life: Q&A with Art Erdman
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As director of the Medical Devices Center, mechanical engineer Art Erdman oversees the designing, prototyping and testing of leading-edge medical devices at the U of M. Here, he shares his thoughts on the past, present and future of this vital field.
They know the drool: The search for biomarkers of disease in spit
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A team of University of Minnesota researchers is in hot pursuit of that goal, using one of the simplest means imaginable: testing spit.
Building a bridge—and a few other handy devices
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Fourth-year medical student Robin Brusen is a problem solver. While earning his bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering at Northwestern University, he and a group of fellow students were charged with finding a quick, easy, cheap way to monitor premature infants in rural South Africa for sleep apnea.
A cell's violent dance
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U professors Carl Flink and David Odde have discovered that skilled dancers can test a scientist’s model of a cell’s inner life more quickly than a computer can.
A mind of its own
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Basic areas of the brain’s visual system show evidence of learning
Designing Fellows
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Four mid-career professionals in the University’s Medical Devices Fellows program focus on creating marketable products that meet consumer and industry needs.
University of Minnesota hosts world's largest medical devices conference April 13-15
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Conference includes keynote address about impact of health care reform, live surgery broadcast and research on more than 100 emerging topics
Institute of Technology at the Minnesota State Fair, Aug. 21–Sept. 1
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A variety of Institute of Technology exhibits will showcase the relevance of science, engineering and mathematics to people’s everyday lives at this year’s Minnesota State Fair. The University of Minnesota exhibit on Dan Patch Avenue and Underwood Street will feature experts and scholars in a wide range of fields. The Solar Vehicle Project will also be showcased in the Progress Center/Eco Experience Building off Randall Avenue near Commerce Street.