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MSI Operations During COVID-19

This information was last updated on July 21, 2022.MSI staff are now working under a hybrid model; not all staff are working on-site full time.

Studying How Bacteria Swim

A team of researchers including MSI PI Xiang Cheng (associate professor, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science) has published a study that investigated how bacteria swim through different fluids and environments.

Zooniverse Project to Study the Atmosphere of Jupiter

In a new citizen-science project called Jovian Vortex Hunter, anyone can help identify atmospheric vortices on Jupiter.

Omicron Variant Structure

Research by MSI PI Fang Li (professor, Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences) and colleagues has revealed the structure of spike proteins in the omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2.

MSI PIs Receive 2022 Research Infrastructure Investment Program Award

Four MSI PIs have received awards from the 2022 Research Infrastructure Investment Program.

July 2022 Maintenance

On Wednesday, July 6, 2022, MSI staff will perform scheduled maintenance and upgrades to various MSI systems.

MSI PIs Receive 2022 Minnesota Futures Grants

The Office for the Vice President for Research (OVPR) has awarded 2022 Minnesota Futures Grants to two projects.

Midwest Antiviral Drug Discovery Center Established at U of M

The University of Minnesota is establishing a center to develop antiviral drugs for pandemic-level viruses such as SARS-CoV-2.

Catalytic Technologies Without Precious Metals

Catalytic converters use precious metals – for example, platinum and palladium – to remove toxins from exhaust because of their unique electronic surface properties.

MSI PIs Wilson and Vrieze Receive $4.6 M Grant From National Institute on Drug Abuse

MSIs PI Sylia Wilson (assistant professor, Institute of Child Development (ICD) ) and Scott Vrieze (associate professor, Psychology) have received a grant of $4.6 million over five years from the national Institute on Drug Abuse.

HPE Features MSI and Agate in Case Study

In a new case study published on their website, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) features MSI researchers and the new supercomputer, Agate.

MSI PI Kristin Hogquist Elected to NAS

MSI PI Kristin Hogquist (professor, Laboratory Medicine and Pathology) has been elected to membership of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS).

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