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First-ever study of triple gene combinations could help predict risk of disease
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In the largest study of its kind, researchers at the University of Minnesota and University of Toronto have revealed a complex network of genes that work together. The research reveals genetic connections that can help develop new life-saving treatments to combat diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
New research outlines future for developing oral medicines that work more efficiently
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Researchers at the University of Minnesota and The Dow Chemical Company have joined forces to tackle one of the biggest challenges in health care—how to get life-saving medicines to work faster and better with fewer side effects.
University of Minnesota hosts world's largest medical devices conference April 9-12
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Medical device leaders from across the country in both industry and academia will converge at the University of Minnesota’s 17th annual Design of Medical Devices Conference. More than 1,300 people are expected to attend this year’s conference, making it the largest medical devices conference in the world.
Chemistry Professor Christy Haynes awarded prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship
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University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering Chemistry Professor Christy L. Haynes has been awarded a prestigious 2018 Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship.
Researchers uncover the farthest star ever seen
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More than halfway across the universe, researchers have spotted the farthest individual star ever seen. The star is 9 billion light years away.
Zsolt Rumy: Fleeing the Soviet government
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Zsolt Rumy was 14 when his family fled Hungary for the United States. Decades later—with a chemical engineering degree in hand—he founded the third largest carbon fiber maker in the world.
Devin Dykes: Ecologically minded researcher and 3M Diversity Scholarship recipient
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With support from 3M, the College of Science and Engineering is working to increase diversity of the student population by attracting top students like Devin Dykes.
Tu Chen: A series of fortunate events
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When Tu Chen left Taiwan to study at the University of Minnesota, he thought he would get his doctorate and return home. Instead, he stayed and established a major manufacturer of disks in the United States.
Ieva Ogriņš Hartwell: Displaced by World War II
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Ieva Ogriņš Hartwell (Chem ’63) arrived in the United States as a Latvian refugee in the early 1950s and excelled as a student in math and science.
Avery Loya: Aspiring chemical engineer and 3M Diversity Scholarship recipient
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Avery Loya was drawn to the College of Science and Engineering’s world class reputation and a $40,000 scholarship affirmed his decision.