University of Minnesota, Research & Innovation Office (RIO)

Join the?Ethics Grand Rounds?webinar, "Where Do We Go From Here? Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Pediatric Health Disparities in 2025 and Beyond," on Friday, April 4, from 12-1 p.m. CDT.

Join the conversation on artificial intelligence in medical technology at the upcoming Design of Medical Devices Conference from Monday, April 28th to Wednesday, April 30th! Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center, UMN

UMN researchers are studying ticks and the spread of Lyme disease to better understand risks and improve prevention efforts. Their work aims to protect public health as tick populations expand. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Dk37jc

Researchers, including experts from UMN, are investigating high cancer rates in parts of Minnesota’s farm country, working to understand potential environmental and agricultural factors. Learn more about their efforts: https://bit.ly/4hqb3gy

UMN’s Research Ethics Week explored the ethical challenges of artificial intelligence in research, including issues of bias, data privacy, and scientific integrity. Experts from academia, industry, and government discussed responsible AI use and emerging guidelines. Read the story: https://bit.ly/3FpdW4d

"One of Minnesota’s biggest animals is impacting one of the smallest, and now wildlife officials are trying to get a handle on it." UMN researchers are studying how black bears play a surprising role in supporting Minnesota’s bee populations. Their work highlights the connection between large mammals and pollinator health. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3FfIXHL

UMN researchers are exploring how batteries charged with renewable energy can improve energy storage and grid reliability in Minnesota. Learn more about their innovative work in this PBS feature: https://to.pbs.org/43yHaHC

Minnesota is experiencing more unpredictable swings between extreme cold and unseasonable warmth—raising questions about whether "winter weather whiplash" is the new normal. UMN experts weigh in on the climate trends behind these dramatic shifts. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XFtirc

"A new tool from the University of Minnesota Duluth offers Minnesotans an estimate of when their favorite lakes will shed their winter layers." Read more: https://cbsn.ws/4brpVdg

The University of Minnesota hosted its inaugural National Security Research and Innovation Day, bringing together experts from government, industry, and academia to discuss critical national security challenges. The event highlighted UMN’s role in advancing research on cybersecurity, supply chain security, and emerging technologies to strengthen national defense. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hcRXL1