Discovery Showcase WithOut Walls
November 17, 2020
As COVID-19 began its march across the globe, the M Health Fairview partners marshaled our forces—uniting a vast array of medical experts from a variety of fields to confront the growing pandemic.
Uniquely prepared for COVID-19
View the program and breakout session recordings to learn about the latest progress on every front—from critical basic science breakthroughs and clinical trials to new lifesaving approaches to patient care and a renewed commitment to health equity amid the pandemic.
Click on the links below to view segments from the first half of the program.
Opening remarks: Innovation and ingenuity have fueled lifesaving solutions to COVID-19. Emcee Patty Porter asks Jakub Tolar, M.D., Ph.D., dean of the Medical School and VP for clinical affairs, and James Hereford, president and CEO of Fairview Health Services, what’s working, what’s next, and what sets us apart.
Medical education reboots: COVID-19 forced medical schools everywhere to abruptly alter their teaching models. Here’s how one group of students is adjusting, learning, and staying connected—to their classmates, patients, and hopes for the future.
Moderated by Robin Michaels, Ph.D. Featuring panelists Fredrick Blaisdell, Jillian Millares, and Lisa Skarling
Committed to health equity: As COVID-19 laid bare long-standing health disparities that adversely affect people of color, the University ramped up its efforts to promote health equity and keep our hardest-hit communities safer.
Moderated by Ana Núñez, M.D. Featuring panelists Roli Dwivedi, M.D., Clarence Shannon IV, M.D., and Christopher Warlick, M.D., Ph.D.
Surviving COVID-19: Minnesota has some of the best COVID-19 patient outcomes in the country. Hear the compelling stories of two grateful patients—the U's own Dr. Bevan Yueh and triathlete Ben O'Donnell—both of whom are alive today because of innovations and insights from University of Minnesota scientists and M Health Fairview frontline care providers.
Prefer to watch the entire first half of Discovery Showcase WithOut Walls, including the above highlights, in one sitting? Check out the full program below:
Kids and COVID-19
While many children who get COVID-19 have a mild disease course, some can suffer a severe inflammatory response. Find out what M Health Fairview teams are discovering about the virus’ lasting effects on kids.
Engineered to respond
As COVID-19 made its way to Minnesota, the U’s biomedical engineers did what they do best: they harnessed the power of technology to save lives. Find out how.
The research advantage
COVID-19 has unleashed the University’s full research potential, spurring lab discoveries, clinical trials, innovative products, and better patient care. Discover how our research prowess sets us apart.
Dedicated to premier care
M Health Fairview’s COVID-19-dedicated hospitals have had some of the nation’s best treatment outcomes. Find out how that success creates hope and meaning for patients and care providers alike.
Resilience amid the pandemic
How is the pandemic changing our minds, our mental health, and our collective spirit? Find out what our experts have learned and discover what you can do to stay resilient.
Small cells with big potential
Can cancer therapies be used to fight COVID-19, too? Learn how University of Minnesota physician-scientists brought two promising cell therapies to COVID-19 patients at lightning speed.