News Releases from Michigan Medicine
Updates on research, medical advancements, health tips, and community initiatives, keeping you informed about innovations that impact lives across Michigan and beyond!
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U-M-led consortium to receive up to $52 million in NIH funding to study why viral respiratory infections affect children differently
A Michigan Medicine-led research consortium has secured approval for up to $52 million in federal funding to launch a multicenter study examining why some young children recover fully from viral lower respiratory tract infections while others develop severe illness or lasting problems such as asthma.
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Two U-M Researchers Earn Election to National Academy of Medicine
Two U-M Researchers Earn Election to National Academy of Medicine
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U-M Board of Regents approves construction of Nathan and Catherine Forbes Sports Medicine Institute
The University of Michigan Board of Regents has authorized the Nathan and Catherine Forbes Sports Medicine Institute project, clearing the way for a 100,000-square-foot facility that will serve as the hub of University of Michigan Health’s growing statewide sports medicine network.
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15 years of data will help uncover how flu spreads—and how to reduce its impact
$14.2-million NIH award to University of Michigan funds research to untangle intricacies of person-to-person flu transmission—and reduce illness, deaths, economic losses
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$3.9 million NIH grant to fuel U-M effort to develop first targeted therapy for fatal childhood brain disorder
A team led by Dr. Michelle Hastings will advance a new RNA-based medicine for the most common form of CLN3 Batten disease toward clinical trials
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Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Research Center receives $22M to advance efforts statewide
NIH renews $22M for Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, supporting a first-of-its-kind statewide partnership and dementia research.
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University of Michigan Health cardiologist named to U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
University of Michigan Health cardiologist Venkatesh Murthy, M.D., Ph.D., has been appointed to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
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C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital named No.1 children’s hospital in Michigan by U.S. News & World Report
University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital has again been named the No. 1 children’s hospital in Michigan from U.S. News & World Report, marking the 20th consecutive year the hospital has ranked among the nation’s best for pediatric care.
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Histotripsy research center launches to advance sound-wave-based cancer treatment
Expanding use of a non-invasive, ultrasound-based cancer treatment is the ultimate goal of the new University of Michigan Histotripsy Center, a first-of-its-kind facility launched Sept. 10.
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Max Wicha set to retire after 46 years
After 46 years of service, Max S. Wicha, MD, founding director of the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center, will retire from the University of Michigan and move to emeritus status.
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U-M Regents approve Michigan Medicine leadership changes
Two leadership positions for Michigan Medicine approved by U-M Board of Regents
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Rogel Cancer Center names Kaffenberger to deputy director role
The University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center has named Samuel Kaffenberger, MD, as deputy director for cancer clinical services.
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U-M Board of Regents names C. Cybele Raver as choice for 17th president
U-M Board of Regents names C. Cybele Raver as choice to become University of Michigan president
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University of Michigan Health Liver Transplant Program Earns Top Five National Ranking for Transplant Access
The U-M Health Liver Transplant Program is dedicated to decreasing waitlist time to improve patient outcomes
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UM Health-Sparrow breaks ground on Janice M. Granger Behavioral Health Building
A groundbreaking ceremony for a new behavioral healthcare facility on the UM Health-Sparrow campus in Lansing marked a new beginning for psychiatric care for all ages in mid-Michigan.
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University of Michigan Health named Michigan’s top hospital, earns spot on U.S. News honor roll
University of Michigan Health in Ann Arbor ranks among the nation’s best — and is the top hospital in Michigan — according to the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings for 2026-2027.
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Angeles receives $4.6M grant to study the role of memory T cells in melanoma
Christina V. Angeles, MD receives a grant from the National Cancer Institute $4.6 million to understand
the role tissue-resident memory T cells play in the spread of melanoma and its response to
immunotherapy.
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Heart failure program aims for better patient outcomes across Michigan
Cardiovascular care leaders in Michigan will launch the BMC2 Heart Failure Quality Improvement Program that is focused on improving the quality of care for patients with heart failure across the state.
