Matt Andrews, Ph.D., Receives UMD Distinguished Research Award

While Professor Andrews' primary appointment is in the UMD Department of Biology, he has a continuous appointment in the Medical School-Duluth Campus' Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology headed by Lester R. Drewes, Ph.D.  Andrews also holds a graduate faculty appointment in the Biochemistry Molecular Biology Biophysics graduate program. Dr. Andrews and Professor Drewes have had several projects funded jointly with the work being conducted between the Medical School and Biology facilities.  They have also co-advised graduate students and co-authored research publications. 

Dr. Andrews received his award at a ceremony on Monday, December 10th, 2007.  Following the ceremony, Professor Andrews presented a seminar of his current research: "What We Have Learned from Hibernating Mammals."

Andrews talked about how the study of hibernating animals' physiology potentially can be applied to resuscitation of humans following severe blood loss.  "79% of preventable deaths in war environments are from profound blood loss," Andrews commented during his lecture.  "If we can help the Army with ways to reduce the consequences of severe blood loss during the critical time that an injured soldier is moved from the field into critical care, we can help more soldiers survive."

Commenting on the award, Dr. Drewes said, "I have had the honor of working closely with Dr. Andrews and have seen the very real potential for translating this work to the benefit human beings both in military and civilian environments. He well-deserves this Distinguished Research Award."

Pictured:  Matt Andrews, Ph.D., with research technicians Melissa Horton (middle) and Meaghan Tredrea (right) from a 2001 photo.

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