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MIDB Co-Director Damien Fair Selected

MIDB Co-Director Damien Fair Selected for Prestigious MacArthur Fellowship

Damien Fair, PA-C, PhD, is one of two University of Minnesota Twin Cities faculty named a fellow by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation this year. Fair is a recipient of the genius grant that is given to faculty who…
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Starting Strong: U’s new MIDB Aims to Put Kids on Course for Life

For most of her life, Hadley has done a lot of things with just one hand. She suffered a stroke when she was a baby that significantly weakened the right side
Secrets of the Brain

Unlocking Secrets of the Brain

  Damien Fair brings his passion to the U Fascinated by the human brain and the mysteries of its biology, neuroscientist Damien Fair took advantage of powerful new brain imaging tools to make important discoveries about child development…
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Minnesota Masons Give $35 Million to UMN to Establish First-of-its-Kind Institute Devoted to Brain Development

The University of Minnesota has announced a $35 million gift from Minnesota Masonic Charities, an organization that is the University’s largest single donor. This contribution will establish and name the Masonic Institute for the…
MIDB Co-Director Damien Fair Selected

UMN MIDB welcomes Damien A. Fair as co-director

Damien A. Fair holds the Redleaf Endowed Directorship of the emerging institute, a partnership of the Medical School and College of Education and Human Development.  The University of Minnesota proudly welcomes Damien A. Fair, PA-C, Ph.D…