Research Drives Discovery

As one of the most powerful academic medical research engines in the country, the University of Michigan Medical School empowers our scientists and clinicians to work together to transform the biggest challenges in biomedicine into breakthroughs in patient care.

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Labs & Departments

Learn about the labs that are at the heart of our research work and their integration with our clinical and basic science departments.

Office of Research

The U-M Medical School Office of Research is constantly striving to enhance the research enterprise through maintaining an investigator-focused infrastructure and streamlining research processes.

Research & Innovation

Discover our areas of research, fueled by over half a billion dollars of funding each year of that is awarded to the U-M Medical School.

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Research is the Reason

Nothing is Out of Reach

Groundbreaking discoveries that happen daily at the University of Michigan Medical School are made possible by our unique system of collaboration and innovation. We bring together expert researchers, clinicians and clinician-scientists across disciplines and provide them the tools, training and funding they need to make connections that are crucial to medical breakthroughs.

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Collaboration Across the Spectrum

Changing the Future of Health Care

Patient needs are constantly evolving, impacting the future of health care. Now more than ever, it's vital to empower diverse approaches to science and medicine. We bring together experts from a wide array of fields to collaborate and innovate in order to make discoveries that transform patient lives.
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Research Centers

Research Centers at the Michigan Medicine Academic Medical Center are where cutting-edge research and innovation converge to shape the future of healthcare.

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Clinical Studies

UM Health Research has 250+ clinical research trials needing participants who are interested in helping to advance medical discoveries.

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Great Minds, Greater Discoveries

Focused on increasing faculty competitiveness and their ability to pursue major scientific questions in a rich and diverse environment, leading to discoveries that inspire new preventions, treatments, and cures.

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News & Stories

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Why tendons heal so poorly and how researchers hope to fix them

Michigan Medicine researchers are studying why tendon injuries heal poorly, using tiny “microtendons” and new discoveries about how tendons attach to bone to explore better treatments.
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UMich Med Mosaic

Beyond the White Coat: The Med Student Tradition Behind Michigan’s Smoker

In this episode of UMich Med Mosaic, host Mackenzie Kay sits down with graduating student Gareema Agarwal and MD/PhD student Mark Adame to explore the history, traditions and behind-the-scenes work that bring the University of Michigan Medical School’s annual Smoker production to life. As outgoing Smoker Czars, they share how they became involved in the beloved student-run comedy musical, the process of writing, casting and producing the show, and the challenges of balancing a major creative undertaking during their medical training.
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Health Lab Podcast

Caregiver Resources: Reduce the Risk of Burnout

If you are a caregiver, whether you’re helping a spouse, parent, another adult relative or a friend with a disability, health need or medical crisis, you don’t have to go it alone.
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Health Lab

Rheumatologist finds contentment and community through family farm

A U-M rheumatologist finds contentment and community through family farming.
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News Release

Michigan Medicine leadership changes set for regents consideration

Two leadership positions for Michigan Medicine set for approval by U-M Board of Regents
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How gastroenterology nutrition therapy has evolved

At Michigan Medicine, physicians and nutritionists from the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology led the 10th annual “FOOD: The Main Course to Digestive Health” to educate nutritionists treating gastrointestinal diseases and conditions.

Research Events

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9 8 2026 10:00 am 9 8 2026 - 3:00 pm

10x Genomics Office Hours
Get your questions answered, troubleshoot challenges, or walk through your experimental design to find the platform that best fits your research needs with 10x Genomics and the BRCF Advanced Genomics Core.
Event runs September 08, 2026 - December 08, 2026
The U-M North Campus Research Complex
9 8 2026 12:00 pm 9 8 2026 - 1:00 pm

Identifying Your Model: Engineering what you need
Join the BRCF Transgenic Animal Model Core for a complimentary lunch while you learn how to make your own model.
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9 8 2026 1:00 pm 9 8 2026 - 2:00 pm

U-M Resources for Therapeutic Innovations Webinar (Part of the Rogel Cancer Center Innovation Program)
Learn more from this webinar series featuring case study lectures from experts in the field.
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9 15 2026 11:00 am 9 15 2026 - 2:00 pm

Researchpalooza
Join exhibitors from labs and offices of the Medical School and across campus for this annual event showcasing the services provided to research faculty, staff, and students.
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10 13 2026 10:00 am 10 13 2026 - 3:00 pm

10x Genomics Office Hours
Get your questions answered, troubleshoot challenges, or walk through your experimental design to find the platform that best fits your research needs with 10x Genomics and the BRCF Advanced Genomics Core.
Event runs September 08, 2026 - December 08, 2026
The U-M North Campus Research Complex
11 10 2026 10:00 am 11 10 2026 - 3:00 pm

10x Genomics Office Hours
Get your questions answered, troubleshoot challenges, or walk through your experimental design to find the platform that best fits your research needs with 10x Genomics and the BRCF Advanced Genomics Core.
Event runs September 08, 2026 - December 08, 2026
The U-M North Campus Research Complex
12 8 2026 10:00 am 12 8 2026 - 3:00 pm

10x Genomics Office Hours
Get your questions answered, troubleshoot challenges, or walk through your experimental design to find the platform that best fits your research needs with 10x Genomics and the BRCF Advanced Genomics Core.
Event runs September 08, 2026 - December 08, 2026
The U-M North Campus Research Complex