Assistant Professor Sandra Safo received a grant from the NIH to develop methods and software for combining data from multiple sources that could identify potential molecular targets — or “biomarkers” — of disease, and identify disease subtypes.
Faculty
Study finds that growth in hospital-pharmacy contracts to distribute discounted drugs is poorly aligned with community need
Research from Associate Professor Sayeh Nikpay found that hospitals are contracting with pharmacies to offer discounted drugs through a safety-net program in areas where patients who rely on the program are less likely to reside.
Adolescent use of muscle-building supplements linked to later steroid use and other issues
The study co-authored by Professor Dianne Neumark-Sztainer found that young people who used protein supplements were also two to five times more likely to use steroids.
Three SPH researchers earn Rural Health Awards
Professor Katy Backes Kozhimannil, Associate Professor Carrie Henning-Smith, and PhD student Julia Interrante were named recipients of 2022 Rural Health Awards presented by the National Rural Health Association.
Talking Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza with Jeff Bender
Professor Jeff Bender answers key questions about Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), or bird flu, an extremely contagious viral illness that affects both wild birds and livestock, such as chickens and turkeys.
The University of Minnesota honors Ruby Nguyen
The University of Minnesota has given Associate Professor Ruby Nguyen the 2022 Horace T. Morse-University of Minnesota Alumni Association Award for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education.
Lisa Harnack Inducted into the UMN Academy for Excellence in Health Research
Irina Stepanov is Now a Distinguished McKnight University Professor
The University of Minnesota has named renowned tobacco researcher Irina Stepanov a Distinguished McKnight University Professor for her global work to prevent cancer.
Addressing Racial Inequalities in Maternal and Infant Care
Birthing people people of color and their babies face inequitable quality of care. Associate Professor Rachel Hardeman is working hard to change that picture.
Talking Black Maternal Health Week with Hardeman and Karbeah
For Black Maternal Health Week, Associate Professor Rachel Hardeman and PhD candidate J’Mag Karbeah share how their work in the Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity strives to create equitable access to pre- and postnatal care.
Medicaid expansion had little effect on preventing the closure of hospital obstetric services
Research from Assistant Professor Caitlin Carroll found that expansion reduced hospital closures, but only among hospitals that did not have obstetric units.
International study shows risk factors in childhood are related to cardiovascular events in adulthood
Professor David Jacobs co-led a study that found children with only mildly elevated body mass index, blood pressure or lipids, and youth who start smoking may be at higher risk for adult cardiovascular disease.
