Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota Website • 26th February 2025

Avoiding and treating heart problems following breast cancer treatment

Chemotherapy and targeted therapies may put some patients at risk for heart disease while breast radiation may also affect cardiac function if the heart is included in the radiation field. Masonic Cancer Center members are exploring innovative ways to detect, treat, and sometimes even predict and prevent heart problems before they occur.

Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota Website • 26th February 2025

Drug developed at University of Minnesota increases survival in dogs with cancer; shows potential for use in humans

A breakthrough trial at the University of Minnesota testing a new UMN-developed drug resulted in improved survival rates for dogs diagnosed with a cancer called hemangiosarcoma (HSA). Canine HSA is a common, aggressive, incurable sarcoma. It is remarkably similar to angiosarcoma, which affects humans.

Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota Website • 29th January 2025

Masonic Cancer Center Researcher Braves Dangerous Mountains for Kidney Cancer Awareness

Imagine climbing two of the highest, most dangerous and well recognized mountains in the Alps—Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn—to raise awareness for cancer. That is exactly the feat that was completed by a pair dedicated to kidney cancer.

Innovia Medical • 29th January 2025

Innovia Medical Announces FDA Clearance of Sterizone VP4 Sterilization Process

Innovia Medical is pleased to announce that the Sterizone VP4 Sterilization Process has received clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under 510(k) number K210836.

Washington County • 29th January 2025

Washington County Commemorates 15 Years of Environmental Stewardship with Land and Water Legacy Program

Washington County proudly marks the 15th anniversary of its Land and Water Legacy Program (LWLP), a commitment to safeguarding the beauty and fundamental elements of our environment—water, soil, wildlife, and climate—that are vital to our survival, vitality, and quality of life.

Westlaw Canada • 29th January 2025

4 Steps to Help Your Firm Gain a Competitive Edge

It is never too late to identify and work on inadequacies affecting your firm. In the legal industry, stagnation is not an option. Ensure your firm is progressing and retaining a competitive edge by recognizing, diagnosing, and treating pain points.

Clinical and Translational Science Institute - Uni • 29th January 2025

Immigrant Microbiome Project brings community together

Researchers from the University of Minnesota and community are expanding upon work done during the Immigrant Microbiome Project that was partially funded by CTSI in 2015. The project identified changes in gut microbiomes in Southeast Asia immigrant and refugee populations, specifically Hmong and Karen women, to potentially uncover why there is a shift or decline in people’s health once they’re living in the United States. The project was led by Pajau Vangay, PhD, MS; Dan Knights, PhD, Associate...

Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota Website • 29th January 2025

UMN, Minnesota cancer experts, community members partner to put an end to cancer

The Minnesota summit will be the first time in history that dozens of community partners, state legislators, research collaborators and clinical colleagues will convene under one roof to work toward the same goal: to achieve a decade's worth of cancer research and treatment advances in half the time.

Innovia Medical • 29th January 2025

Innovia Medical Acquires Apdyne Medical Company

Innovia Medical is excited to announce its acquisition of Apdyne Medical Company, marking a significant expansion of Innovia’s product portfolio in the Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) sector. This acquisition enables Innovia Medical to manufacture and distribute the Apdyne Phenol Applicator Kit, designed to anesthetize the tympanic membrane during myringotomy procedures.

Rosemount Patch • 29th January 2025

Bond Refunding Sale Will Save District 196 Taxpayers $1.3 Million

Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District taxpayers will see a savings of more than $1.3 million in debt-service payments in 2013-14 due to a bond refunding sale approved by the school board Monday.

29th January 2025

Navigating Grief with Compassion: How nanaBEREAVEMENT Supported One Man After His Wife’s Passing

When Sarah’s battle with Stage 4 Melanoma reached its final stage, her family was introduced to a new chapter in their journey—hospice care. But what truly set this experience apart was the integration of nanaBEREAVEMENT, a text messaging service that ensured Sarah’s husband, Tim, received continuous support even after her passing.

Westlaw Canada • 29th January 2025

5 tips to successfully work from home as a lawyer

While many businesses have adjusted their operations to accommodate work from home, lawyers face a unique set of challenges that make serving their clients remotely more difficult. By using a few extra tools and techniques, you can continue to deliver the best services to your clients and keep working at the same pace as you would at the office. These five tips will help you thrive while working from home as a lawyer.

Clinical and Translational Science Institute - Uni • 29th January 2025

New CTSI-supported online training module released for University of Minnesota research community

A new online biostatistics module, “A SMART Way to Develop Adaptive Intervention Strategies,” is now available for clinical research professionals, biostatisticians, and other faculty who wish to learn about the experimental research design called Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial (SMART).

The self-paced course was created by CTSI and David Vock, PhD, Associate Professor, Division of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, with the assistance of Janet Shanedling, an instructional...

Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota Website • 6th January 2025

U of M researchers identify an unexpected cause of mutation in cancer

Researchers looking for a missing cause of a common type of mutation in breast cancer cells uncovered the biochemical culprit and found that it may also be a general source of mutation in other cancer types.

Rasmussen University • 29th August 2016

Criminal Justice Grad Perseveres Despite Struggles with MS Diagnosis

Rasmussen College criminal justice graduate Theresa Barden is living proof that even though life may throw you a curveball, perseverance in the face of adversity does pay off.

Rasmussen University • 14th September 2015

News Roundup: Flu Shots, Human Trafficking Training & a Published Author

There were a variety of things happening around our campuses this past month, including a student who had her first book published, training for justice studies students in human trafficking and even a few award recipients!

Rasmussen University • 17th August 2015

Inspirational Quotes for College Students from A to Z

Whether you've been a student for a while or are just starting college, there will come a time when you'll need a little inspiration. Inspirational quotes can help keep your mind positive and give you that little boost when you need it most.

Rasmussen University • 26th May 2015

HIV-Positive Mother Shares Her Story & Educates Others

Having an extramarital affair can cause a host of issues, but for Tracey Dannemiller, the results were tragic. She contracted HIV and passed it onto her daughter at birth. But she is not one to feel sorry for herself. She dedicated her life to educates and promotes HIV/AIDS awareness in hopes of alleviating the stigma, fear and ignorance associated with the virus.

Rasmussen University • 21st April 2015

Rasmussen College’s Public Benefit Corporation Status Makes Big Impact on Communities

Rasmussen College recently celebrated its first anniversary as a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC). The goal of seeking PBC status —which was adopted in January 2014—was to expand on the college’s commitment to serve the community through career-focused education and volunteer efforts that meet the diverse needs of individuals.

Rasmussen University • 11th February 2015

Rasmussen College Celebrates 1st Anniversary of 'Building Community through Education' [Infographic]

Rasmussen College is celebrating its first anniversary as a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) under the platform “Building Community through Education.” By becoming a PBC, the college expanded its commitment to serve the community through career-focused education and volunteer efforts that meet the diverse needs of individuals.

Rasmussen University • 21st January 2015

Mankato Campus Given Firsthand Look into Life in the FBI

FBI special agent Drew Helms visited the Mankato campus Jan. 15 to discuss with School of Justice Studies students the various functions of the bureau, cases he’s worked on and share information about career opportunities.

Rasmussen University • 25th August 2014

Eagan Campus Supports Crime Prevention During National Night Out

Streets were blocked throughout Eagan as neighbors gathered in the community on Aug. 5 to celebrate National Night Out—an annual event to encourage community togetherness and prevent crime.

Rasmussen University • 14th August 2014

Sloan Consortium Awards Rasmussen College for Blended Learning Strategy

Rasmussen College was awarded the Blended Learning Effective Practice Award from the Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C) at the 11th Annual Sloan Consortium Blended Learning Conference and Workshop on July 8-9 in Denver.

Rasmussen University • 27th February 2014

7 Things You Need to Do After Attending a Career Fair

Kudos! Whether you’re nearing graduation, have already graduated or are in search of a new job, you’ve taken your future into your own hands by attending a career fair.Y