COVID-19
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June 1, 2020
U-M to launch second wave of research re-engagement
Following the smooth implementation of a two-week pilot wave, research re-engagement at U-M will move into a second phase, adding six more schools and colleges and including 45 buildings.
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May 29, 2020
Web app, dashboard from U-M to inform Michiganders’ return to work
U-M faculty, staff, alumni and students have developed online tools designed to help officials reopen the economy safely while allowing them to quickly identify potential coronavirus hot spots and outbreaks.
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May 29, 2020
U-M to accept blood samples from COVID-19 survivors, patients for research
U-M has launched an effort to collect blood donations from COVID-19 patients that will be shared among dozens of scientific teams to fuel new COVID-19 research projects at U-M and beyond.
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May 28, 2020
U-M leaders address fall semester, other pandemic issues with faculty, staff
University leaders say they plan to announce a decision regarding U-M’s fall semester by the end of June, while continuing to examine how the university pursues its mission under the cloud of the coronavirus pandemic.
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May 28, 2020
Eleven teams receive RISE COVID-19 Education Innovation Awards
Michigan Medicine RISE honored 11 teams with RISE COVID-19 Education Innovation Awards in recognition of their proposals that answered the call to challenge existing education structures.
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May 28, 2020
#FitForTheFrontLine supports health care workers
Michigan Medicine, in partnership with 21 other health care systems and NBC Universal, has joined a national fitness challenge to get people moving in ways that are compatible with social distancing. #FitForTheFrontLine began May 26 and culminates June 14. Similar to a virtual 5K run, participants pledge to exercise on their own time between now… -
May 27, 2020
Schlissel: U-M committed to delivering ‘best education possible’ for fall semester
The university is working with leading public health experts to mitigate COVID-19 risks in preparation for an in-person fall semester, while developing contingency plans for high-quality remote learning.
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May 26, 2020
Research re-engagement is focus of June 2 virtual town hall
Research leadership from across U-M will host another virtual town hall June 2 to answer questions and provide guidance on research re-engagement efforts amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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May 26, 2020
Medical students drive development of new pandemic course
Led largely by students, a rapidly developed course on pandemics implemented this spring is likely to become a permanent part of the Medical School curriculum.
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May 26, 2020
App calculates risk of delaying cancer care during pandemic
A team of data scientists and cancer doctors developed the OncCOVID app, which compares the risk to a cancer patient from postponing care with the additional risk posed by potential COVID-19 infection.
