Research
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October 9, 2023
FDA approves histotripsy for liver treatment in humans
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of sound waves to break down tumors — a technique called histotripsy, which was pioneered at U-M — in humans for liver treatment.
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October 9, 2023
Drier savannas helping to slow rate of climate warming
Savannas and grasslands in drier climates around the world store more heat-trapping carbon than scientists thought they did and are helping to slow the rate of climate warming.
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October 9, 2023
Hispanics killed by firearms at twice rate of whites, study finds
The rate of firearm homicide among Hispanic populations in the United States was more than two times higher than that of white Americans in 2021, according to new research led by U-M.
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October 5, 2023
Study: Women, minority faculty are less likely to negotiate pay
A new study reveals a previously underexplored contributor to disparities in pay and employment conditions within higher education: negotiation behavior.
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October 3, 2023
$81M NIH grant to help answer need for dementia care
U-M researchers and colleagues in a new National Dementia Workforce Study will survey those who are paid to care for people with dementia in all settings to produce data that could improve care and inform policy.
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October 2, 2023
Bhramar Mukherjee to lead research data services strategy
Bhramar Mukherjee will lead a universitywide strategy designed to support and enhance research data services as the inaugural assistant vice president for research – research data services.
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September 28, 2023
Video series explores housing as a human right
Professors Kathy Velikov and Fabian Pfeffer have released the second of a two-video series that explores the divides and radical new approaches to propose solutions to housing inequality.
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September 28, 2023
Policy expands channel to address research safety incidents
The Research and Academic Safety Committee and Environment, Health & Safety have expanded a policy to enhance how the U-M community addresses laboratory and research safety concerns.
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September 27, 2023
Projects share $2.1M to aid firearm-injury prevention research
Five U-M research teams received grants totaling $2.1 million to launch projects designed to address the root causes of, and potential solutions for, important issues surrounding firearm injury.
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September 26, 2023
OVPR develops guidance in case of a government shutdown
In preparation for a potential government shutdown and to ensure continuity of operations, the Office of the Vice President for Research has developed guidance to support the U-M research community.
