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Sanford Research is a non-profit research organization formed between Sanford Health and the Univers

Sanford Research, a non-profit research organization formed between Sanford Health and the University of SD, is committed to discovering innovative and life-changing medical advances. Sanford Research is composed of several research centers, including Cancer Biology, Cardiovascular Health, Health Disparities, Methodology and Data Analysis, Sanford Children’s Health, and the Sanford Project.

03/12/2026

Big news in cell biology! 🧬

Dr. Kyle Roux received a $2.28M R35 grant from the NIH to study how the cell’s nucleus is protected and what happens when it is damaged.

His team will develop new tools to track the effects of a compromised nucleus, study how molecules move in and out of the nucleus and map the proteins that protect the nucleus across different tissues—work designed to reveal key insights into cell health and disease.

03/05/2026

Two undergraduate SPUR students from the University of South Dakota recently presented their research at the 2026 South Dakota Undergraduate Research Poster Session at the South Dakota State Capitol.

This event brings undergraduate researchers face-to-face with state legislators, with only two students selected from each state school to present their scientific posters.

Congratulations to our SPUR students who presented their work:

🔬 Olivia Allen – Lance Lee Lab
🧠 Ariana Edwards – LJ Pilaz Lab

02/25/2026

🔬 Meet Caleb, an intern in the de la Puente Lab and a student at Augustana University.

Originally from Mankato, Minnesota, Caleb joined Sanford Research to gain hands-on experience in a medicine-driven lab environment as he prepares for a future career as a physician.

This summer, he’s learning specialized lab techniques to measure important molecules around cells and better understand how cells communicate to each other.

02/20/2026

Rare Disease Day is almost here 💜

This morning, Rebecca Scott from Sanford CoRDS and Kendra with Rare by Design joined the Dakota News Now morning show to talk about Rare Disease Day and our upcoming event at Falls Park next weekend. They shared details about the event and spoke to the powerful connections and lasting bonds formed within the rare disease community.

🎥 Watch the full segment here: https://bit.ly/3MQOvMO

02/17/2026

Meet Nardos, a spring intern in the de la Puente Lab from Dakota State University! 🌟

She applied to Sanford because she wanted a place where coding and biology could go hand in hand. 💻🔬

Nardos is excited to apply her computer science skills to ovarian cancer research, starting by building an image analysis pipeline with CT-FIRE to turn complex data into actionable insights about the tumor microenvironment.

02/11/2026

🌟 Happy Day of Women and Girls in Science! 🌟

Today we celebrate the amazing women and girls who are driving discovery, innovation, and progress across all fields of science. From the lab to the clinic, from research to mentorship, their curiosity, creativity, and leadership are shaping the future of science — and inspiring the next generation.

We are proud to stand alongside these incredible people who are making a difference every day. 💙🔬

02/03/2026

🔬 New Publication Alert

Dr. Kevin Francis, Dr. Jazmine Yaeger, Dr. Sonali Sengupta, and Dr. Paola Vermeer published new research in the Journal of Extracellular Vesicles exploring how cholesterol affects the way cells communicate.

Their study shows that when cells are low in cholesterol, they release more extracellular vesicles through a process tied to cellular recycling. These findings help improve our understanding of how changes in metabolism may influence diseases like cancer.

👉 Read more: https://bit.ly/4kqlpAf

01/30/2026

⏰ Reminder! SPUR applications are due this Saturday, January 31st.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of a summer research experience at Sanford Research. Apply before the deadline!

🔗 https://bit.ly/3ZBNgmV

01/26/2026

01/21/2026

Sanford Research is seeking a Clinical Research Assessment Specialist to support studies in eating disorders, obesity, and bariatric surgery. This role focuses on conducting psychological assessments, coordinating research protocols, and working closely with patients and research teams.

📍 Fargo, ND

Apply here: https://bit.ly/4qJ2AdK

01/16/2026

🌟 Congratulations to Dr. Pilar de la Puente! 🌟

We are proud to celebrate Dr. Pilar de la Puente on receiving the Rising Star Award at the Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering (CMBE) Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This recognition highlights her impactful contributions and emerging leadership in the field of bioengineering.

In addition to this honor, Dr. de la Puente delivered an oral presentation that showcased innovative approaches to modeling complex tumor–immune interactions with important implications for future cancer therapies.

👏 Congratulations, Dr. de la Puente, on this well-deserved award!

01/14/2026

⏰ Reminder: SPUR Applications Due Friday, January 31!

SPUR offers students the opportunity to spend 10 weeks at Sanford Research gaining hands-on lab experience, 1:1 mentorship, and real insight into careers in science.

Don’t miss your chance to apply: https://bit.ly/3ZBNgmV

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2301 E 60th Street N
Sioux Falls, SD
57104

Telephone

+16053126300

Website

http://www.sanfordresearch.org/

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