As we reflect on this past year, the Achieving Cures Together team and our research partners are thankful for the generosity that has fueled our mission, to save lives by advancing microbiota research. Read more about our 2024 accomplishments including clinical trials, research updates and fundraiser events.
Read moreHear about new features at our upcoming Growing Hope fundraiser event, clinical trial updates from ACT research partners and more.
Read moreLearn more about ACT's virtual research update in May, as well as other upcoming events in ACT's April newsletter.
Read moreThrough your support, Achieving Cures Together has made a lasting impact in patient lives and medical care. With the University of Minnesota Microbiota Therapeutics Program, we have treated over 2,000 patients with recurrent C. difficile Infections and provided over 4,500 microbiota transplant treatments to patients in clinical trials. And our academic partnerships and research indications connected with microbial health continue to expand.
Read moreIn ACT's August newsletter, hear directly from our research partners in ACT's 2023 research update and learn about our upcoming events this fall.
Read moreWhat do Multiple Sclerosis, Diverticulitis and Multi-Drug Antibiotic Resistance have in common? ACT is funding the microbiota therapy being used in new clinical trials to target these separate conditions. Read more about our growing network of research collaborations and other updates in our current newsletter.
Read moreHear from ACT's research partners around the country in our December 2022 newsletter!
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Emily Haller and the Run for Nana community have been running and raising funds for C. difficile treatment and microbial research since 2016. The 2022 Colfax Marathon season is kicking off and ACT is excited to share a guest post from Emily Haller with updates on our Colfax Run for Nana race team!
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Looking for a refreshing and delicious summer salad for your next camping trip? Try out this tasty Southwest Quinoa Salad!
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Wondering if seasonal allergies or a virus are the root cause of your symptoms? Read more from allergist, Britta Sundquist!
Read moreHear about our latest webinar, upcoming race teams, updates from the Microbiota Therapeutics Program and more!
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With the ushering in of winter, it’s hard for many Minnesotans to find ways to stay active. This is only magnified during a pandemic. Additionally, weather is unpredictable and our daily sunlight is limited. With all of these factors in play, it’s easy to neglect exercise even though the mental and physical consequences can be drastic. Fear not. Here are some ways to stay active under these challenging circumstances.
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Enjoy the first post in our series on breakfast recipes that cater to individuals with food allergies. Start brewing your coffee and whip out your blender because these simple and delicious waffles are sure to please any crowd, including those intolerant to gluten and lactose.
Read moreRead ACT's end of year updates in our 2020 Q4 Newsletter!
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Read on to hear ACT Intern, Anna Stalsberg, share her journey to self care amidst personal health struggles, the connection between our mental and physical health, as well as practical ways we all can improve our health through practicing self care.
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Our second installment of our Ask the Researchers series is up on the blog and features Dr. James Adams and Dr. Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown, from Arizona State University answering questions on their Autism research.
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You asked... the researchers answered! Read on for the first installment of our two part series with some of the leading researchers in microbiota therapy. Our first Q&A session is with Dr. Alexander Khoruts, Medical Director of the University of Minnesota Microbiota Therapeutics Program.
Read moreRead ACT's latest updates in our 3rd quarterly newsletter!
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The field of allergy has historically considered environmental changes to play a significant role in the development of allergic conditions. These changes can include lifestyle changes (increased time indoors, rise in obesity, poor diet), increased exposure to indoor allergens (improved conditions for dust mites and mold indoors), and changes in hygiene (clean water, eradication of parasites, increased antibiotics use). Today, growing evidence suggests the microbiome may play a role in shaping the immune system.
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When it comes to supporting our gut health, one easy way is by making positive choices with what we eat. In terms of our microbiome, balance and diversity is key. This ensures that the food we eat supplies a plethora of beneficial microbes and nutrients. These stuffed peppers will satisfy both your taste buds and gut bacteria!
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ACT Founder and runner enthusiast, Peter Westerhaus, shares his favorite running trails and pit stops in Minneapolis. Whether you're looking for a scenic 3-mile loop or a longer distance run, check out these great trails located right here in the Twin Cities.
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The importance of gut microbiome to overall health has become abundantly clear in recent years. A number of factors, such as environment, genetics, and diet, influence the make-up of the gut microbiome. The contribution of each of these things is still being explored, but a study published last year by the Dan Knights lab at the University of Minnesota – frequent collaborators of the Khoruts lab – found that diet accounts for nearly 50% of the variation observed in the gut microbiome. This finding, that diet has a significant impact on gut microbiome, underscores the importance of diet specifically in maintaining gut microbiome health.
Read moreCheck out ACT's latest updates on our 2020 Q1 | Q2 Newsletter!
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Our second post in our breakfast with food allergies series is a sweet potato hash!
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