As part of its continuing relationship with the Karolinska Institute, Mayo Clinic research leaders are participating in the upcoming symposium on regenerative medicine in Sweden, November 3-5. The event is part of the Frontiers in Biomedical Research relationship established earlier this year between Karolinska and the Minnesota Partnership members (Mayo and the University of Minnesota). [...]
Monthly Archives: October 2010
Jensen Honored for Obesity Research
October 22, 2010 – 9:46 am
Michael Jensen, M.D., Mayo endocrinologist has been honored for his achievements in research on why people become obese. Dr. Jensen, research chair for endocrinology at Mayo, received the TOPS Research Achievement Award at the recent Obesity Society Annual Meeting. The Society presents the award which is made possible by a grant from the Take Off [...]
Hockey concussions – check out NY Times blog
October 19, 2010 – 2:03 pm
Today they’re talking research here with the help of more international experts and a fair number of reporters, as well. Concussions have been in the news lately, no matter what sport. Mayo’s Sports Medicine folks are focusing on hockey at this session, though a lot of the findings are transferable. And, as I always argued, [...]
Dr. Anthony Windebank honored by Austrian University
October 11, 2010 – 3:28 pm
Anthony Windebank, M.D., has received an honorary doctorate degree for “extraordinary contributions” to the establishment of Paracelsus Medical University (PMU), Salzburg. A Mayo Clinic neurologist and former dean of Mayo Medical School and Mayo Graduate School, he is currently Program Director of Predoctoral Programs in the Center for Translational Science Activities (CTSA). Dr. Windebank is [...]
“Minnesota is Taking on Diabetes. Come join us.”
October 8, 2010 – 4:37 pm
“That’s what this is about,” said Dr. Bob Rizza this week as we discussed plans for the Decade of Discovery news briefing. His simple statement was both comprehensive and profound. People have since asked, “Which one? Type 1 or Type 2?” Answer: Both. Or, others with more than a polite dose of skepticism have said,”That’s [...]
Mayo Researcher Wins NIH Innovator Award
October 4, 2010 – 12:12 pm
Timothy Nelson, M.D., Ph.D., is one of the winners of the Director’s Innovation Award from the National Institutes of Health. The award – given to young researchers who are trying new ideas and approaches — brings with it a maximum of $1.5 million over five years. Yet, it’s not all about the money. It also [...]
