AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Health Readiness: A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship and Ebola spread are fueling fresh scrutiny of Trump-era cuts to CDC and FDA staffing and pandemic preparedness. Cancer Breakthrough (Minnesota): A University of Minnesota-led viral treatment halted pancreatic cancer in three patients in an early clinical trial, using small doses for safety and showing encouraging tumor control. Rural Health Tech: Southwest Minnesota EMS rolled out ambulance telemedicine with on-call doctors and nurses, funded by a $9.9M federal grant. PFAS Legal Fight: Australia filed a record $1.4B+ lawsuit against Minnesota-based 3M over “forever chemicals” from firefighting foam used at defense bases. Land & Research (Tribal + UMN): Minnesota signed a bonding bill to return 3,400 acres of the Cloquet Forestry Center to the Fond du Lac Band, with research plans continuing under new ownership. Microbes & Agriculture: 3D-printed tools are helping scientists study how bacteria travel along fungal “highways” in wheat and soil systems. AI in Schools (Minnesota): A new report finds most teachers lack official guidance on using AI in classrooms, raising pressure for clearer state and district frameworks. Energy Storage: POET and Antora commissioned a 5-GWh thermal energy storage system in South Dakota to support 24/7 biofuel production.
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