Academic Health Center - University of Minnesota

From stem cells to surgical techniques, we are searching for preventions, treatments, and cures for type 1 and 2 diabetes.
Strong interdisciplinary research means more breakthroughs, as we study and respond to emerging threats to global health.
From Alzheimer’s to movement disorders, we are reducing the toll of brain diseases on patients and their families.
Basic science and clinical studies combine, as we increase survival rates of some of the most deadly cancers.
Pioneers in early heart surgery, we continue discovering new techniques, medications and devices to heal hearts.

More Minnesotans lack health insurance

02/05/10

The percentage of Minnesotans without health insurance is up to 9.1 percent in 2009, compared to 7.2 percent in 2007.
Executive Master of Healthcare Administration program launched

02/01/10

The MHA program was established to respond to the demand from executives working in the health-care industry for a program that allows them to obtain management and leadership education while remaining on the job.
Detecting and monitoring disease

01/10/10

The Veterinary Diagnostic Lab protects animal health and food safety through disease surveillance and emergency response.

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Stimulus grants in action

What causes the most common birth defects – heart defects? Daniel J. Garry seeks to answer this question.
Recognizing excellence

Nominations now being accepted for the Academies of Excellence–the AHC's highest recognition of faculty.
Med schools and teaching hospitals make big impact

Minnesota's medical schools and teaching hospitals had more than an $8.4 billion impact on the state.