Research

  1. February 23, 2024

    OVPR, Arts Initiative grants awarded to 14 research teams

    The Arts Research: Incubation & Acceleration grant program and the Creativity Lab research development program have funded projects that center the arts in research and creative practice.

  2. February 23, 2024

    Eighth annual RNA Center Symposium to explore ‘Power of RNA’

    The Center for RNA Biomedicine will explore “Unmasking the Power of RNA: From Structure to Medicine” on March 8 at its eighth annual symposium.

  3. February 21, 2024

    U-M study looks at racial disparities in schools during COVID

    A U-M study noted racial disparities in school enrollment during the COVID-19 pandemic, consistent with the fact that communities of color faced greater risks from COVID-19.

  4. February 20, 2024

    Three U-M researchers named Sloan Research Fellows

    Three U-M researchers were named Sloan Research Fellows for their creativity, innovation and research accomplishments that make them stand out as the next generation of leaders.

  5. February 20, 2024

    $3.7M NIH grant will boost study of new cancer therapy

    In a major advancement for cancer research at U-M, researcher Mats Ljungman has been awarded a $3.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.

  6. February 19, 2024

    Michigan Sea Grant funds six new projects, totaling $1.7M

    Michigan Sea Grant is funding six new research projects to investigate the shifting dynamics of harmful algal blooms, economic trends in coastal communities and other issues relevant to the Great Lakes.

  7. February 19, 2024

    Study shows burnout rate high among nurses in Michigan

    Ninety-four percent of nurses in Michigan report emotional exhaustion, with younger nurses significantly more likely to report burnout than colleagues over 45.

  8. February 19, 2024

    Early sepsis detection tool may be cribbing doctors’ suspicions

    Proprietary artificial intelligence software designed to be an early warning system for sepsis can’t differentiate high and low risk patients before they receive treatments, a U-M study has found.

  9. February 15, 2024

    University leaders voice support for academic freedom, denounce threats

    U-M is taking several steps to address growing concerns and experiences of harassment, threats and intimidation against faculty members as a result of their research or academic work.

  10. February 14, 2024

    Nearly 15% of Americans deny climate change, study finds

    Using social media data and artificial intelligence in a comprehensive national assessment, a U-M study reveals that nearly 15% of Americans deny that climate change is real.