Michigan Medicine and three other medical centers receive $7 million for COVID-19 outpatient convalescent plasma therapy trial
A team co-led by Michigan Medicine researchers has received funding to study the role of convalescent plasma in mitigating symptoms of COVID-19 in patients with mild illness and preventing the progression of the disease from mild to severe.
Patients in two new Michigan Medicine programs can avoid days in hospital while getting advanced care
Two new programs that harness advanced technology and the expertise of Michigan Medicine’s care teams could help patients avoid or shorten a hospital stay, while still getting the care they need.
Doctors in the house: History of medical interns and residents at U-M hospitals
A history of medical internship and residency at the University of Michigan, from 1874 to today. Part of the celebration of the 150th anniversary of U-M's academic medical center.
U-M launches effort to collect blood samples from COVID-19 survivors & patients for research
The key to defeating COVID-19 might be floating in the blood of people who have recovered from the disease. Now, they can get their revenge on the virus that made them sick, by donating a few teaspoons of their blood to U-M.
Everyone vs. COVID-19: U-M scientists need public’s help to understand and fight coronavirus
U-M researchers have launched dozens of COVID-19 studies in the past six weeks, working at top speed to understand the new coronavirus, test ways of preventing or treating COVID-19, and measure the pandemic’s effects on people and society. Now, they need the public’s help.
Michigan Medicine teams with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and 25 Michigan hospitals for unique COVID-19 data collection to help determine treatments and best care practices
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan Medicine is teaming with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and 25 other Michigan hospitals to collect comprehensive clinical data on COVID-19 patients to be included in an extensive registry that will provide insight into best practices in treating patients with the virus.
U-M researchers launch a wide range of efforts to study and address coronavirus pandemic
A broad array of research at Michigan Medicine and many other areas of U-M is addressing the global COVID-19 pandemic and its effects.
Stopping Contagion With Science at U-M: A Look Back
The Contagious Hospital opened at U-M in 1914 helped pave the way for many of the techniques that help keep hospital patients and health care workers safe from infection today.
Leaders and Best: Milestones in the history of women in medicine at U-M
One hundred and fifty years ago this month, a milestone in American medical history happened on the University of Michigan campus: the approval of medical education for women alongside men. It set in motion many other milestones for women in medical and health professions at U-M.
Pioneers and pathbreakers: Black History milestones at Michigan Medicine
A look back at African-American medical pioneers at U-M, in honor of Black History Month and the 150th anniversary of U-M's academic medical center.
Three in One: How Academic Medical Centers Came to Be
The concept of the academic medical center - providing patient care and medical education while pursuing research - got its start at U-M. Learn more in this story that's part of our 150th Anniversary celebration.
Michigan Medicine kicks off celebration of 150th anniversary
In December, 1869. the nation's first university-owned hospital opened at U-M, creating an academic medical center that grew into the nationally known institution that's now called MIchigan Medicine.
14 Medical School faculty named AAAS fellows
Medical School faculty who have innovated in a range of fields have been elected to a national honor society for members of all scientific fields.
Three U-M faculty elected to National Academy of Medicine, one of nation’s highest honors for health researchers
They’ve devoted their careers to studying topics as wide-ranging as violent injuries, new drugs to address muscle loss, and the way microbes interact with our immune system.
But today, they share a common achievement: election to the highest honorary society in the United States for researchers in medicine and health.
$10M gift from Tadataka and Leslie Yamada will fuel U-M efforts to improve the world’s health
For decades, U-M teams have tackled some of the world’s toughest health challenges through research, education and global partnership. Now, thanks to a new $10 million gift, those teams will have new resources to think even bigger, work together and with global partners more effectively, and make a greater positive impact on the health and health care of people with the greatest need worldwide.
Fueled by $10 million in gifts, U-M Precision Health and bipolar disorder research team will work to improve care
A new gift to the University of Michigan aims to bring more precision to the care of people with bipolar disorder. It will expand and harness the power of massive data from U-M bipolar research and allow researchers to mine that trove of information in combination with other data, using advanced tools created for Precision Health at U-M.
Grades are in: Gender equality report card reveals systematic underrepresentation of women in STEM
An institutional report card for gender equity representing more than 500 institutions worldwide reveals that women are not equally promoted, recruited or retained to senior roles, and that policies to support women in science are lacking.
Michigan Medicine shares expected positive financial results for fiscal year 2019
Michigan Medicine shared projected fiscal year-end results today, with an anticipated 3.8 percent ($178 million) operating margin on forecasted operating revenues of $4.7 billion for the academic medical center of the University of Michigan.
Champion of surgical quality named chair of U-M Department of Surgery
Justin B. Dimick, M.D., M.P.H., a national leader in helping surgical teams achieve the best results for their patients. will lead one of the nation’s top surgery departments.
Life science researchers across Michigan to pitch innovation ideas at 2019 Biomedical Innovation Cup
A competition for biomedical innovators from across Michigan will take place May 15.
Total knee and hip replacement surgeries now performed at Brighton Center for Specialty Care
Michigan Medicine orthopaedic surgeons successfully performed the first total knee arthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty procedures at the Brighton Center for Specialty Care.
U-M team reaches final round in “March Madness” of science
Basketball fans can’t wait for the March Madness tournament — but medical science has its own version, and two Michigan Medicine teams have made it to the big dance.
Predictive analytic technology developed at MCIRCC gets $11.5 million investment
Technology that predicts if a patient will become unstable hours before traditional vital signs is now backed with an $11.5 million Series A investment.
Open the envelope, learn your future: Match Day suspense ends for U-M medical students
Today at noon, 157 University of Michigan medical students ripped open envelopes, and instantly knew where they’ll spend the next three to seven years of their lives. Together with nearly 19,000 of their peers nationwide, the students were participating in Match Day, an annual event which reveals where graduating students have been accepted for residency training.
U-M launches health study using Apple Watch
U-M has launched a study to discover if data collected on Apple Watch, combined with other health information, can provide insight into health, wellness, and disease
U-M expands children’s health research with new gift
gift from University of Michigan alumni Susan and Paul Meister will expand the university’s impact on children’s health research. The Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Center at Michigan Medicine will now be known as the Susan B. Meister Child Health Evaluation and Research Center in honor of Dr. Meister, a respected health care policy expert.