COVID-19: Stories, Insights, Expertise

Whether you're a community member, one of our alumni, or a University of Minnesota student, here you’ll find stories, insights, and expertise to support you during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Close ties between human and veterinary medicine

Veterinary medicine researchers are using their unique perspectives and expertise to combat COVID-19.

In new report, CIDRAP at the University of Minnesota proposes smart and strategic approach to COVID-19 testing

“Smart testing for COVID-19 virus and antibodies" is the third report in a multipart series published by CIDRAP.

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Classes in personal patient care make quick shift to online

U of M health sciences students learn in-person patient care remotely.

A maroon and gold graphic shows a white-coated arm holding a magnifying glass to a pair of lungs.

Clinical trials test blood pressure drug losartan

Researchers hope the drug can thwart lung damage from the novel SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Domestic violence risk grows during pandemic

As Minnesotans stay home to reduce exposure to the coronavirus, two U of M researchers see a different risk cropping up.

Research Brief: A new approach to averting inflammation caused by COVID-19

U of M Twin Cities student Molly Gilligan studies the body's inflammatory response to the SARS-CoV-2.

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Easing the pain of long-distance farewells

Mortuary science faculty help funeral directors provide better services in the age of COVID-19.

A scientist doing a cell culture experiment in a cleanroom facility.

Research Brief: Ethics around businesses marketing unproven and unlicensed COVID-19 stem-cell-based “therapies”

Bioethicist Leigh Turner studies how companies are capitalizing on the pandemic by promoting unproven methods.

Research Brief: Uncovering the potency and evasiveness of the COVID-19 virus

The study was led by Fang Li, a professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

In latest report, CIDRAP at the University of Minnesota provides tips for effective COVID-19 messaging

CIDRAP's latest report provides six key principles of delivering messages to the public regarding COVID-19.

A group of soldiers, in camouflage, help another soldier over a wall in a bootcamp test.

Military ‘battle buddy’ system comes to hospitals and clinics

It’s helped soldiers under stress. Now it’s helping frontline healthcare workers facing COVID-19.

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Online learning sparks furniture design creativity

Students in a furniture design course get creative to fulfill a class assignment.

When xenophobia spreads like a virus

To understand the rise in xenophobia and racist acts in America, professor Erika Lee says we should look to the past.

In new report, CIDRAP at the University of Minnesota outlines COVID-19 realities, advises on next steps

The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy published the first report in a multipart series.

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New antibody test will help state reopen

M Health Fairview Bethesda Hospital employees will be first to benefit.