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April 2023
A primary emphasis of the USSOCOM Biomedical, Human Performance and Canine Research Program is to identify and develop techniques, knowledge products, and materiel (medical devices, drugs, and biologics) for early intervention in life-threatening injuries, prolonged field care (PFC), human performance optimization, canine medicine/performance, brain health, and immune response. Applications due July 31. LEARN MORE>>
The Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) is designed to improve the capabilities of accredited United States (U.S.) institutions of higher education to conduct research and to educate scientists and engineers in areas important to national defense, by providing funds for the acquisition of research equipment or instrumentation. Applications due May 12. LEARN MORE>>
The Greater MN Clinical Research Initiative expands statewide access to a broad range of clinical trials by establishing collaborative partnerships with physicians, hospitals and clinics. Observational and interventional clinical trials are supported and will include healthy volunteer studies. LEARN MORE >>
The Peer Reviewed Alzheimer's Research Program aims to address and mitigate long-term implications of traumatic brain injury and military service as they pertain to Alzheimer's disease and Alzheimer's disease-related dementias. Pre-applications due May 31. LEARN MORE>>
The goal of the Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) is to improve mission readiness and quality of life by decreasing the burden of cancer on Service Members, their families, Veterans, and the American public. The PRCRP is charged by Congress with the mission to investigate cancer risks and knowledge gaps that may be relevant to active-duty Service Members, their families, other military beneficiaries, and the American public. Pre-application dates vary. LEARN MORE>>
The Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) seeks to promote highly innovative, groundbreaking research; high-impact research with near-term clinical relevance; the next generation of prostate cancer investigators through mentored research; and resources that will facilitate translational research. Pre-application dates vary. LEARN MORE>>
Tick-Borne Disease Research Program's (TBDRP's) mission is to understand the pathogenesis of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses and conditions; to deliver innovative solutions to prevent, diagnose, and treat their manifestations for the benefit of military Service Members and the American public; and to disseminate this knowledge. LEARN MORE>>
Dr. Laalitha Surapaneni in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health had a great full length feature in TIME about Lyme disease and climate change. READ MORE>>
The work of U of M researchers was featured in a Mpls.St.Paul Magazine article about how wastewater analysis quickly became the gold standard of detecting and monitoring COVID-19 levels. READ MORE>>
The MaML (Medicine & Machine Learning) podcast just completed its 40th episode! Medical students David Wu, Madeline Ahern, and Raeesa Kabir have hosted industry leaders, healthcare professionals and scientists to discuss the future of AI (artificial intelligence) in health. In their most recent episode, they used AI text-to-speech to have a discussion with ChatGPT. LEARN MORE>>