The Hormel Institute

08/26/2026

A great day on the course for an even greater cause—with a little Team University of Minnesota bragging rights to go along with it! ⛳🏆

Monday’s annual Ribbon Research Open, hosted by Nu-Tek BioSciences, brought together golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and community members in support of cancer research at The Hormel Institute.

Congratulations to this year’s tournament champions, Eric Rahrmann, Jason Bell, Branden Moriarity, and Beau Webber! With team members representing The Hormel Institute and the broader University of Minnesota community, we’re pretty proud to see Team UMN at the top of the leaderboard! 👏

Most importantly, we are incredibly grateful to Nu-Tek BioSciences, all of this year's sponsors, and everyone who continues to support the Ribbon Research Open.

Thank you to everyone who made this year’s Ribbon Research Open such a great day. We’re incredibly grateful for the continued support of cancer research at The Hormel Institute!

08/25/2026

Interested in learning more about thyroid cancer? Join our colleagues at the Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota for a free virtual Fireside Chat on September 17.

This conversation is open to the public and will cover thyroid cancer risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. ⬇️

Register now for the Fireside Chat on September 17! MCC's Dr. Maria Evasovich and Immaculate Oburu will lead a conversation about thyroid cancer, including risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.

Find the details and save your spot 👉https://cancer.umn.edu/coe/fireside-chats

08/24/2026

A beautiful day to tee off against cancer! ⛳

The Ribbon Research Open is underway today at Austin Country Club, bringing together golfers, businesses, community members, and partners with one shared goal: supporting cancer research at The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota.

We are incredibly grateful to Nu-Tek BioSciences, sponsors, participants, volunteers, and everyone who has helped make today possible. Thanks to this support, 100% of proceeds raised through the Ribbon Research Open go directly to cancer research at The Hormel Institute.

It’s a great day on the course for an even greater cause. 💚

08/21/2026

Behind every discovery at The Hormel Institute are people asking big questions, working together and pushing cancer research forward. 🔬

From the lab to our community, we’re proud of the work happening right here in Austin — and the people who make it possible.

Happy Friday from The Hormel Institute!

08/19/2026

What if important clues about breast cancer are already hiding in the data?

Researchers at The Hormel Institute are using AI and machine learning to uncover patterns that may have previously been overlooked — with the goal of finding new biomarkers and building more precise approaches to breast cancer research.

Sometimes innovation isn’t about creating more data. It’s about finding new ways to understand what we already have.

🔗 Read more:
https://hi.umn.edu/news/finding-what-fell-through-cracks-building-ai-tools-more-precise-breast-cancer-solutions

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08/18/2026

A legacy is more than a name on a wall. It’s what that name can continue to make possible.

August is National Make-A-Will Month — a reminder to think about the impact we hope to leave behind.

By including The Hormel Institute in your will, your generosity can continue supporting cancer research and discovery for generations to come.

Your legacy. Their tomorrow.

08/18/2026

Co-led by Assistant Professor Vivek Verma, University of Minnesota startup company Cryton Biosciences is advancing a breakthrough technology to enhance mitochondrial function to treat diseases like colorectal cancer. Read all about it in the inaugural feature in a new Tech Comm series dedicated to chronicling the bubbling innovation across the University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota startup company Cryton Biosciences, is advancing a breakthrough technology to enhance mitochondrial function to treat diseases like colorectal cancer.

08/17/2026

In just one week, golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters will gather for the Ribbon Research Open in support of cancer research at The Hormel Institute.

Thank you to Nu-Tek BioSciences, our sponsors, and everyone participating in this year's event. Your generosity helps advance research aimed at preventing, detecting, and treating cancer.

We can't wait to see everyone on August 24!

There's still time to learn more: https://ribbonresearchopen.org/

08/14/2026

We love seeing our community partners getting involved! Thank you to Crystal & Ashley from Minnesota Secured Title for volunteering with us at the Mower County Fair and helping give fairgoers a lift.

Our golf cart rides are one of the ways we connect with our community during fair week while raising awareness for cancer research happening right here in Austin. 🔬🎡

We appreciate everyone helping make it possible!

Crystal & Ashley were there to kick off the Mower County Fair by volunteering with The Hormel Institute, giving attendees a lift around the fairgrounds! 🎡☀️

A fun way to give back and kick off a great week at the fair! 💙