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Close-up photo of researchers with trombone player at Orchestra Hall
Medical-Health Technology, Research

Musical instruments don’t spread aerosols as far as you might think

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University of Minnesota Associate Professor Jiarong Hong is working with the Minnesota Orchestra to find out how aerosols are released and spread via wind instruments.

tinnitus device patient 900 x 600
Medical-Health Technology, Research

New research could help millions who suffer from ‘ringing in the ears’

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In the largest clinical trial of its kind, researchers show that combining sound and electrical stimulation of the tongue can significantly reduce tinnitus, commonly described as “ringing in the ears.”

3D printed microfluidic sphere
Medical-Health Technology, Research

Researchers 3D print unique micro-scale fluid channels used for medical testing

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Researchers at the University of Minnesota have 3D printed unique microfluidic channels on a sphere that could automate production of diagnostics, sensors and assays used for a variety of medical tests and other applications.

Doctor looking at computer screen
Medical-Health Technology, Research

Researchers develop AI algorithm to analyze chest X-rays for COVID-19

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A team of researchers at the University of Minnesota recently developed and validated an artificial intelligence algorithm that can evaluate chest X-rays to diagnose possible cases of COVID-19.

A hand taking a tube of cells out of cryopreservation
Energy-Environment, Medical-Health Technology, Research

CSE startups win top prizes at 2020 MN Cup

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BlueCube Bio took home the $50,000 grand prize, and CounterFlow Technologies was named the runner-up—both companies are fueled by CSE research.

3D-printed aortic root models
Medical-Health Technology

Researchers 3D print lifelike heart valve models

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Researchers from the University of Minnesota, with support from Medtronic, have developed a groundbreaking process for 3D printing lifelike models of the heart’s aortic valve.

diagram showing aerosol hot zones in classrooms
Medical-Health Technology, Research

New study explores how coronavirus travels indoors

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University of Minnesota mechanical engineering professors Jiarong Hong and Suo Yang modeled the effect of ventilation on COVID-19 transmission in different interior spaces.

3D rendering of the printed heart pump
Research, Medical-Health Technology

Researchers 3D print a working heart pump with real human cells

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In a groundbreaking new study, researchers at the University of Minnesota have 3D printed a functioning centimeter-scale human heart pump in the lab.

U of M alumna and TLI graduate Shannon Williamson
Medical-Health Technology

DIY face masks during COVID-19

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CSE Technological Leadership Institute (TLI) alum Shannon Williamson has created step-by-step instructions for making DIY face masks to combat the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

Image of trivalent molecules
Medical-Health Technology

Breakthrough study on molecular interactions could improve development of new medicines

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A first-of-its-kind study on molecular interactions by biomedical engineers in the University of Minnesota’s College of Science and Engineering will make it easier and more efficient for scientists to develop new medicines and other therapies for diseases such cancer, HIV, and autoimmune diseases.