Brain diseases and disorders have devastating effects on patients, their families, and the community.
And the Academic Health Center has the expertise in high-tech imaging, mental health, genetics, and movement disorders to make major advancements through brain science research.
We research stem cell therapies to help stroke and Parkinson’s disease patients. We study how our DNA affects our susceptibility to brain diseases. And we use some of the most powerful imaging techniques in the world to peer deep into the brain.
In doing so, our researchers in the programs of the Institute for Translational Research reduce the toll of devastating brain diseases.
Michael K. Lee
An international leader in his field, Michael K. Lee studies the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease using mouse models.
From the AHC
U of M named one of five sites for BioFIND study sponsored by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
The study will focus on discovering new Parkinson's disease biomarkers
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'BTN LiveBIG' shines spotlight on critical University of Minnesota research
03/01/13
'BTN LiveBIG' will showcase U of M researchers exploring treatments for brain conditions and solving environmental challenges.
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U of M researchers find biomarker of resilience in veterans exposed to trauma
02/25/13
New research from the VA Medical Center and the U of M shows that the brain can adapt in response to potentially traumatic events (PTEs).
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Minnesota Partnership awards research grants
02/12/13
The Minnesota Partnership awarded ovarian cancer, brain cancer and tuberculosis research grants
