Dr. Philip Portoghese develops new pain drug

Distinguished Professor Philip Portoghese describes his breakthrough drug for treating chronic pain in the Inquiry feature "New compound shows promise in treating chronic pain." Inquiry is a new blog exploring University of Minnesota research.

Dr. Elizabeth Amin – Women's Faculty Cabinet

Elizabeth Amin, associate professor, has been selected to serve a three-year term on the Women's Faculty Cabinet, which advises the Provost about the status of women faculty and goals for improvement of their academic careers and workplace.

Dr. Chris Xing – Natural Products Insider TV

Professor Chris Xing was featured in the Natural Products Insider TV story "New Science May Boost Kava Market." Insider TV interviewed Dr. Xing after his presentation of new kava research at the International Conference on the Science of Botanicals.

Dr. Elizabeth Amin – AHC "Every Day" feature

Professor Elizabeth Amin is featured in a video that is part of a new Academic Health Center series, "Every Day," which profiles faculty's interests outside the University. Dr. Amin talks about her work with amateur radio and its relevance to her research.