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A #UMN research team’s innovative approach could pave the way for a scalable, next-generation therapy to slow or halt Alzheimer’s progression. UMN Medical School College of Sci & Eng U of M Research ➡️ Read more: cse.umn.edu/bme/news/resea…


A University of Minnesota research team was recently awarded a five-year, $3.8 million grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health to develop a new cell therapy to combat Alzheimer’s disease. Read more at z.umn.edu/AlzheimersGrant U of M Research UMN Biomedical Eng UMN Medical School


#PhF25 predoctoral awardee Madison Seefeld UMN Biomedical Eng is optimizing an intranasal #vaccine platform to enhance uptake to generate robust mucosal and systemic immune protection against infectious diseases such as #COVID19 and #flu. phrmafoundation.org/grants-fellows…


#PhF25 awardee Brittany Hartwell, PhD UMN Biomedical Eng is developing a novel molecular platform for enhanced uptake across mucosal barriers in the nose for improved delivery of #vaccine components to promote immunity against infectious diseases. phrmafoundation.org/grants-fellows…


The UMN SONIC Lab made groundbreaking discoveries showing that combining sound and body stimulation can help retrain the brain's hearing system. This research led to the development of Lenire Tinnitus Treatment Device, the first FDA-approved device designed to treat tinnitus. Read more:



UMN Biomedical Eng Post-Doctoral Fellow Celia Durkin recently published a new study! Check it out ⬇️

UMN Institute for Engineering in Medicine INNOVATION WEEK is ALMOST HERE! 🚨 Join leaders from the Medical School and College of Sci & Eng & over a thousand academic and industry professionals to discuss advances and new directions in medical device innovation and healthcare! Learn more & register:bit.ly/43JVPOu.


Thankful to the PhRMA Foundation for supporting our work developing mucosal vaccines and investigating mucosal drug delivery strategies!

Researchers are developing a cell therapy to combat Alzheimer’s disease, a project that was recently featured in Minnesota Daily. It's a College of Sci & Eng + UMN Medical School collaboration from BME Prof. Jonathan Sachs and Beau Webber. mndaily.com/293753/campus-…

IEM co-hosted the 3rd Annual MN Organoid Symposium✨ We are proud to work alongside #UMNIEM Member Brenda Ogle, Mayo Clinic, and many others to bring together trainees and scientists to foster collaboration and innovation within the organoid community! #UMNProud


🚨BREAKTHROUGH: 1st kidney transplant from a frozen organ! The technique used to freeze and thaw the organ was developed by NSF ATP-Bio, #UMNIEM research center! Read more from The New York Times: lnkd.in/ezkFghAw #UMNProud


Don’t miss the 5/2 MN Neuromodulation Symposium! One of the sessions, “Unlocking Potential: Innovations in Autonomic Neuromodulation,” is chaired by Asst. Prof. Edgar Peña, plus there are sessions on AI, optogenetics, & more. UMN Institute for Engineering in Medicine Karrie Molitor neuromodulation.umn.edu/home



🏆 Kudos to Assistant Professor Kyoko Yoshida on receiving a 2025 #UMN Award for Excellence in Academic Unit Service! The award recognizes her outstanding contributions to our department. Read more about Kyoko’s award: cse.umn.edu/bme/news/kyoko…


Kicking off the 10th annual Midwest Tumor Microenvironment meeting at the University of Minnesota. #MidwestTME2025 Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota College of Sci & Eng UMN Biomedical Eng UMN H.O.T. Division cancerbioengineering.umn.edu/10th-annual-mi…

Amazing Keynote talk from David DeNardo WUSM at the 10th annual Midwest Tumor Microenvironment meeting #MidwestTME2025 Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota Siteman Cancer Center UMN Biomedical Eng UMN H.O.T. Division

