The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota

New for Teachers: The Hormel Institute Lending Library Catalogue The Hormel Institute invites you to explore our lending library catalog to view available equipment and sample lessons designed to enhance classroom learning through hands-on experience. The catalogue has all the information you need to get trained, find the right the equipment, and start bringing science to life in your classroom. Lending Library ➡️ https://bit.ly/4heFF6o Our K-12 Education Programs ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gDpxK-Ep #AustinMN #Community #Education #Learning

Thanks to your incredible support, the Karl Potach Foundation has now raised more than ONE MILLION dollars for childhood cancer research at The Hormel Institute! Every dollar honors Karl’s memory and fuels life-changing research that gives hope to children and families everywhere. Let’s keep building on this legacy. Join us on October 23 for Karl’s Legacy event at The Hormel Institute — a night of remembrance, hope, and action. You can buy tickets to this year's event here: https://bit.ly/3KJpNwl How do those funds aid in research at The Hormel Institute? Dr. Ted Hinchcliffe explains. About Dr. Hinchcliffe's research: https://bit.ly/4jgNyYp #Community #Fundraising #AustinMN

Join us tomorrow, Oct. 14 for the next session of the 2025 THRIVE Series! Tomorrow's session will explore "Diet and Lifestyle Factors in Cancer Risk," with Robert Turesky, PhD. Find the details 👉 https://ow.ly/ytxG50X9LOb

PACE Profiles Name: Junita Sangare Program: Postbaccalaureate Accelerated Career Experience (https://bit.ly/3SXm6Ey) School: Luther College Lab: Gasper Kitange, PhD (https://bit.ly/3Ukxevq) Apply to be a PACE Researcher: https://bit.ly/46IJGuU How will this experience help you move forward in your career? "It’s giving me the chance to strengthen my technical and analytical skills, learn how to approach meaningful research questions, and contribute to advancing biomedical science in a tangible way. This training is a critical step toward my goal of becoming a biomedical scientist who aspires not only to lead a lab one day as a professor but also to build bridges between institutions in Africa and the West." #AustinMN #Internships #Training #Education #BiomedicalResearch

SURE (Summer Undergraduate Research Experience) applications are now open, and all future scientists and researchers are strongly encouraged to apply! This opportunity is a 10-week paid summer internship where you will work with some of the brightest minds in science, but don't take it from us, listen as last year's interns share their experience. Click here to learn more and to apply: https://lnkd.in/gVKEp9H9 #AustinMN #SUREInternship #Training #Education #BiomedicalResearch

We had a fantastic visit to Gustavus Adolphus College for the Nobel Conference! A big thanks to 2025 SURE Intern and Gustavus student Beau Supan for being an outstanding host—he gave us a great tour and helped spotlight our research at the Institute to the amazing faculty, staff, and students at Gustavus. Special thanks as well to Stephen Bennett for the deep dive into all the exciting initiatives happening on campus. We're inspired by the work being done and grateful for the warm welcome! Apply today to be a 2026 SURE Intern ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gHAAyyaY Learn about our SURE program ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gVKEp9H9 #Education #Training #Internships #AustinMN

Join us Nov. 1 at Wedgewood Cove in Albert Lea for the Annual Cancer Symposium! We're proud to sponsor this powerful day of learning, connection, and inspiration — featuring keynote speaker Jan McInnis, known for bringing humor and heart to tough topics. Whether you're a healthcare professional, survivor, or advocate, this event offers valuable insight and community. #CancerAwareness #HealthcareCommunity #WedgewoodCove #AnnualCancerSymposium #JanMcInnis #CancerSupport #AlbertLeaEvents

In 2024, the Karl Potach Foundation reached an incredible milestone — more than ONE MILLION dollars raised for cancer research at The Hormel Institute! This remarkable achievement is a testament to the generosity and commitment of the Karl Potach Foundation and a powerful tribute to Karl’s memory. Let’s keep the momentum going! Join us for Karl's Legacy event on October 23 at The Hormel Institute and help us push that total even higher. Together, we’re making a real difference in the fight against childhood cancer. About the event - https://bit.ly/3KJpNwl #AustinMN #Community #Fundraising #CancerResearch

Antonella Borgatti and I have been working on AAV based anti-oral melanoma vaccine for a few years already. We proved safety of AAV expressed off-shelf tumor antigens to be administrated locally to companion dogs at multiple doses. Here is exiting story written by Jessica Knight about progress of our study: https://lnkd.in/g4NMd3SS Stay tuned, more updates are coming soon!

Join us tomorrow, Oct. 7 as we kick off the 2025 THRIVE Series! Tomorrow's session will explore "Psychological Aspects of Cancer and Resilience," with William Robiner, PhD, LP. Find the details 👉 https://lnkd.in/gTDp8j4d