Category: Research
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U-M Schools and Colleges Form Regenerative Medicine Collaborative
The initiative will facilitate the assembly of teams to be competitive for large-scale initiatives and projects across disciplines.
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U-M leads major new regenerative medicine center funded by NIH
The center is named the Michigan-Pittsburgh-Wyss Resource Center: Supporting Regenerative Medicine in Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Technologies.
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Coating method could improve temporary implants that dissolve in the body
It could enable coatings for implants that dissolve in the body, such as drugs to improve healing.
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Tim Bruns wins NSF CAREER Award
Bruns will use his award to study and model the behavior of neurons within dorsal root ganglia (DRG), unique structures next to the spinal cord that contain converging sensory nerves.
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3-D printed orthotics and prosthetics: A better fit, the same day
The digital design and manufacturing process can also improve the devices’ precision, fit and function and improve consistency from one provider to the next.
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‘5-D protein fingerprinting’ could give insights into Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
Measuring their properties in blood and other body fluids could unlock valuable information,
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U-M research center spurs new approach to musculoskeletal health
It’s funded by a $3.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health and brings together 60 faculty members from seven schools across the University of Michigan to accelerate new cross-disciplinary research between engineers, doctors and others throughout the university.
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Turning blood into a laser emitter for drug testing, cancer treatment
By analyzing the light that was reflected back out, researchers observed cell structures and changes within the blood on the molecular level.
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UM Coulter Translational Research Partnership Program Awards 4 Projects for 2016-2017 Funding
These projects aim to develop medical devices or other biomedical products with the goal of new company formation or a technology license to industry partners.
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One Lab, Three Approaches to Restoring Ovarian Function
Shikanov’s first project aims to restore endocrine function in girls with damaged ovaries, allowing them to undergo physiologic puberty.