Her parents, Lisa and Jack Nash, of Colorado, went through a process called pre-implant genetic diagnosis to ensure that they would conceive a healthy child who would be a matched donor for Molly. This is the first time PGD has been used to provide a donor for a sibling. Test results were announced by news outlets throughout the United States and around the world. VP Frank Cerra is making his annual visits to AHC schools and colleges to meet with faculty, staff, and students. This year, his agenda is focused on the vision and plan produced through the recent strategic planning process and what the AHC needs from the legislature to successfully implement the plan.
Discussion also involves specific issues related to each school.
Cerra says that he enjoys the opportunity to hear about concerns within each school and college, and particularly appreciates hearing from students. Minnesota Medical Foundation held its 62nd Annual Meeting on Oct. 23 at the McNamara Alumni Center. Speakers included medical student Scott Vankeulen, cancer survivor Darcie Conran, volunteer and benefactor Jean Shannon, Psychiatry Department Chair Charles Schulz, and University President Mark Yudof. At 4 p.m. there will be a program with comments by AHC Associate Vice President Roby Thompson, Cancer Center Director John Kersey, and F-UMC Sr. VP Gordon Alexander. Gifts may be designated to specific departments, centers, institutes, or research programs.