Research
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Reprogramming breast cancer
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Find your research passion.
The UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences conducts more than $40 million in research every year.
Leaders in Research
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Our DaCCoTA program brings together researchers with diverse experience from across the region to develop unique and innovative means of combating disease in the Dakotas.
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Researchers studying epigenetics and epigenomics explore the mechanisms that regulate gene expression.
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Researching the significant health disparities experienced by Native populations related to historical trauma, adverse childhood experiences, forced boarding school participation, and toxic stress.
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From COVID to Zika, our infectious disease researchers explore the pathology, diagnosis, and treatment of vector-borne or human-to-human infections.
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Research into the causes and treatments of neurodegenerative disorders, from Alzheimer's to Parkinson's to Multiple Sclerosis is one of our School's hallmarks.
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With our Center for Rural Health leading the way, our School studies the often different health outcomes between various populations.
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Links to our researchers studying substance use disorders and the health outcomes of addiction on individuals, their families, and other vulnerable populations.
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A running list of the research publications of SMHS faculty, graduate students, and staff.
Resources
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The research facilities and cores at the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences.
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A partial list of our major imaging, scanning, spectrometry, and genomic equipment.
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Information and resources from the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences Grants Management team.
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Connect with the faculty who maintain research labs within the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences.
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UND's INBRE program promotes the development, coordination and sharing of research resources and expertise that will expand the research opportunities and increase the number of competitive investigators in the IDeA-eligible states like North Dakota.
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Descriptions of and links to our many partner organizations engaged in biomedical research.
Student Research Opportunities
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The premier biomedical research event held annually at the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences.
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The REMS program provides a summer research experience for UND medical students prior to or following their first year classes.
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Students of all backgrounds are encouraged to participate in research experiences that are based on community needs and the School's service learning model.
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Our School houses many research options for students in our medical, graduate, and health sciences programs. We also coordinate multiple undergraduate research opportunities.
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The hallmark of a major research university is its ability to link faculty across all disciplines toward the creation of new ideas and the generation of new technologies.
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Information on the several awards for student publication and dissemination available at the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences.