Research Projects and Studies
With the third-largest research portfolio at the University, we conduct inclusive research studies and partner with communities to fight a wide range of public health threats including chronic and infectious diseases, cancer, heart disease, structural racism, and mental health, challenges. Explore a selection of our current research studies and projects below.
ActiveGut Study
This study examines how walking may influence the bacteria living in the gut of people with prediabetes.
COVID-19 Model Code
In response to the COVID-19 epidemic, the University of Minnesota School of Public Health and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) built a mathematical model to predict the potential impact of COVID-19 in Minnesota.
Effects of Media Controversies on Public Attitudes about Cancer Prevention
Our research uses multiple methods to investigate the impact of news coverage of cancer screening and prevention, particularly controversial messages, on the public’s cancer-related beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors.
Equity and Quality in Long-Term Services and Supports (EQuaLS) Projects
Assess measures of person-centered quality for users of long-term services and support and develop system-level solutions to address health equity.
Families and Long-Term Care
Building systems and solutions that empower and improve the quality of life of persons with memory loss and their families across racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic boundaries.
Grocery Assistance Program Study for Families
The purpose of this study is to determine whether different types of food benefit programs improve family nutrition.
Helping American Indian People Quit Smoking
Supporting Smoking Cessation and Traditional Tobacco among American Indian People
HIV/STI Intervention & Prevention Studies (HIPS)
The mission of the HIPS program is to advance the health of the community, locally, nationally and internationally, through research, education and service activities.
Home Alone
There is a lack of viable intervention strategies to alleviate the potential health risks of living alone with cognitive impairment (CI). This research project will develop and test the feasibility, acceptability, and usefulness of a home or telehealth-based,...
mGlide
A research study using home blood pressure checks to lower high blood pressure and treat hypertension.
Minnesota Prepared
A grant-funded collaborative program focused on building and sustaining the state and local public health workforce.
Paid Summer Research Program for Undergraduate Students
Eligible students can apply for the Equitable Data Science in Adolescent Development Summer Research Program for Undergraduates. The ten-week paid research opportunity offers undergraduate students hands-on training and research experience in data science,...
PARKS Study
A study to gather data about how families living near our study parks use the space and park programming.
Project EAT
The Project EAT (Eating and Activity over Time) body of research examines a broad spectrum of weight-related problems among diverse young people across the life course from adolescence to adulthood.
Robert L. Kane Endowed Chair in Long-Term Care and Aging
Advancing scientific excellence in long-term care and aging.
Stand & Move at Work
An evidenced-based workplace program designed to reduce workplace sitting and increase standing and moving.
The Infant Development and Environment Study (TIDES)
A multi-site pregnancy cohort that seeks to understand the impact of environmental exposures during pregnancy on child health and development.
WONDER Study
An evidenced-based workplace program designed to reduce workplace sitting and increase standing and moving.
