Associate Professor Ryan Demmer is co-leading the study with the School of Nursing to help healthcare systems determine how to best support the health and well-being of employees during the COVID-19 crisis.
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How skin tone bias and age affect preterm birth rates of Black women
Assistant Professor Jaime Slaughter-Acey found that Black women with medium to dark brown skin tones were more likely to experience a preterm birth with increasing maternal age as compared to women with light brown complexions.
Study counts COVID-19 pediatric hospitalization cases to help states prepare for future
Research by PhD student Zachary Levin showed that some states have seen COVID-19 pediatric hospitalizations increase by as much as 5,000%.
Processing the Events of January 6, 2021
Handling animals at fairs, on the farm linked to serious bacterial disease in people
PhD student Madhura Vachon found that direct farm animal contact was a key risk factor for the development of hemolytic uremic syndrome among people infected with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli.
Wei Pan chosen for the U’s Academy for Excellence in Health Research
Biostatistics Professor Wei Pan has been given the University’s highest recognition of health-related research — membership in the Academy for Excellence in Health Research.
Looking back at 2020
New online tool shows how small group gatherings can increase COVID-19 infections in MN
The tool developed by Associate Professor Eva Enns uses key data, such as group size, to predict how many new infections and hospitalizations gatherings could trigger in the state.
Measuring coronavirus infection among MN grocery store workers
Professor Craig Hedberg is recruiting 1,000 Minnesota grocery store workers for a study to see if they have antibodies for the virus causing COVID-19.
Hardeman named to list of top Twin Cities influencers in 2021
Associate Professor Rachel Hardeman has been named to Twin Cities Business’ list of people who will lead the community out of the COVID-19 pandemic and into a business climate increasingly defined by its commitment to equity.
Many nursing homes work to improve resident care when trying to raise quality scores
Associate Professor Tetyana Shippee found that nursing homes are improving processes and adding enhancements, such as telehealth services, to improve resident care.
Vaccine trials ensure they are safe and effective
Professor Joseph Koopmeiners explains how the typical three-phase clinical trial works and the ways researchers and the FDA are safely speeding up the development of COVID-19 vaccines.
