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University study: Minnesota childcare providers are fostering healthier environments
A University of Minnesota research team found that early childhood care and education providers are making significant strides in ensuring kids eat healthy food and are physically active, although barriers remain.
Researchers tap into multiple CTSI programs to drive policy changes
“Our CTSI-supported research project didn’t just inform public policy; it led directly to the creation of new legislation,” says Dr. Rebecca Shlafer.
Fellow U of M faculty member Dr. Katy Kozhimannil adds, “CTSI support formalized our…
U-community team mobilizes Minnesota town to tackle substance abuse, with CTSI support
After seeing her rural Minnesota community struggle with a growing heroin and opioid addiction problem, University of Minnesota Assistant Professor Laura Palombi, PharmD, MPH, set out to do something about it.Dr. Palombi – working…
CTSI pilots new tool for engaging communities to inform your research
CTSI’s Office of Community Engagement to Advance Research and Community Health (CEARCH) recently successfully piloted the Community Engagement Studio model aimed at better engaging the community to help inform research conducted at the…
U-Children's research team awarded $200,000 to help families that don't have enough food to meet nutritional needs
Researchers from the University of Minnesota and Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota are collaborating on a study that explores a new approach for connecting food insecure families with food and nutrition resources, thanks to…
Five University-community research teams receive CTSI funding to address Minnesota health issues
CTSI has awarded $200,000 to five health research collaborative partnerships between University of Minnesota investigators and individuals unaffiliated with the University.
The Community Health Collaborative Grant program aims to…
Kids, parents, and caregivers invited to share unmet child health needs for researchers and experts to address via new medical devices
The new Community Discovery Program for Child Health Innovation program is now soliciting public input about a challenge or experience related to children’s hospital stays, health conditions, or home health care that might be improved…
Research Liaison Provides On-Site Research Awareness to M Health Clinics and Surgery Center Visitors
CTSI recently hired Kimberly Dehn in the newly developed Research Liaison role at the M Health Clinics and Surgery Center (CSC) where she will provide research information to patients and work to increase patient and staff research…
CTSI Pilot Grant Helps Lead to Millions in Funding for University-Children's Research Team
The University of Minnesota’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute is committed to nurturing research collaborations between University investigators and the broader community, such as clinics, nonprofits, and other community…
New CTSI report evaluates grant program that supports community-engaged research projects
CTSI has released a report that evaluates the Community Health Collaborative Grant award program, which aims to support research projects that lead to health improvements, while sustaining long-term partnerships between University of…