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Recent RIO News & Announcements
UMN and N.C. A&T Kick Off Research Partnership Program
The new research partnership program will connect UMN with a leading research-intensive HBCU.
UMN Rural Health Researchers Build the Evidence Base to Address the US Maternal Health Crisis
Rural communities are rapidly losing access to obstetric care. UMN’s Rural Health Research Center is tracking these losses and their impacts.
UMN Project Offers Guardrails for Emerging Portable MRI Research
Emerging portable MRI technology can help researchers fill crucial information gaps and increase inclusivity in research but comes with unique ethical and legal considerations. UMN’s Consortium on Law and Values leads an NIH BRAIN Initiative-funded working group to develop guidance for these innovative efforts.
University of Minnesota Research Leaders Meet with BioMADE
UMN research leaders met with BioMADE representatives to discuss partnership opportunities for UMN researchers and students.
Seeking Nominations for Research Technical Staff Award
The annual UMN Research Ethics Day Conference focused on the importance of building partnerships to advance ethical research and featured presentations by 10 experts and an audience of more than 600 from universities, companies, health care organizations, and government agencies across the U.S. and around the world.
2024 Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Seed Grants Recipients Announced
Six projects focused on using biotechnology and biomanufacturing to develop environmental solutions and expand the regional bio-economy received a total of $795,392 in funding over the next two years.
Sandia Day at UMN: April 10
Join us April 10, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., for Sandia Day at UMN to learn about Sandia National Laboratories and potential partnerships and projects.
Thierry Boudet Transitions to New Role as Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives
In his new role, Thierry Boudet is responsible for high-impact assignments that advance the VPR's strategic priorities and grow the University's research enterprise.
Apply Starting April 1 - Innovation Impact Case Award
This award recognizes research that has led to significant impact outside of academia and has made a meaningful difference in our communities.