Life Sciences Institute

September 3, 2019
Assistant professor charts new pathways for research, students

Alison Narayan explores uncharted pathways in her research, which centers on innovations in chemistry and new ways to build molecules. When she’s not in the lab, Narayan works to create pathways for underrepresented groups to study science.
April 17, 2019
Daniel Klionsky elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

University of Michigan cell biologist Daniel Klionsky has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, which recognizes exceptional scholars, leaders, artists and innovators. Klionsky, a research professor at the Life Sciences Institute and professor of molecular, cellular and developmental biology in LSA, was one of more than 200 leaders in social sciences,…
April 10, 2019
Speaker series aids effort to engage public in scientific inquiry

The Life Sciences Institute is launching the SciComm Speaker Series to highlight the importance of disseminating scientific findings beyond the walls of the academy.
March 11, 2019
Michigan Drug Discovery awards grants for five new projects

Michigan Drug Discovery has awarded early-stage funding for three new drug discovery projects by U-M faculty, and will assist two early-stage cancer projects funded by the Rogel Cancer Center.
February 1, 2019
Biosciences Initiative releases RFA to address critical challenges

The Presidential Biosciences Initiative has issued its second-round Request for Applications to U-M faculty, seeking high-impact scientific research initiatives aimed at solving critical problems in the biosciences.
December 6, 2018
Center for Discovery of New Medicines now Michigan Drug Discovery

In a reflection of the changing landscape for academic drug discovery at U-M, the Center for the Discovery of New Medicines will now be known as Michigan Drug Discovery.
July 18, 2018
Michigan Life Sciences Fellows program offers mentorship, resources

The first Michigan Life Sciences Fellows are investigating important biological questions related to multiple sclerosis, triple-negative breast cancer, and how complex living architectures form.
April 18, 2018
Three faculty members elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Three U-M faculty members — Roger Cone, Christian Davenport and Stephen Forrest — have been named to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
February 5, 2018
Center awards grants for seven new drug discovery projects

The Center for the Discovery of New Medicines has awarded early-stage funding of up to $50,000 each for seven new drug discovery projects by faculty from across U-M.
September 5, 2017
Fellows program aims to develop life sciences leaders

The university is launching a new, multidisciplinary, postdoctoral research fellowship program — the Michigan Life Sciences Fellows — to help attract early-career researchers of exceptional promise.