Rachel Bresnahan

Bresnahan is the as the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program Marketing and Communications Specialist at U-M.
Fluorescence microscopy image showing a network of interconnected red neurons with bright yellow spots clustered near the centers of the cells. The neurons' long, thin extensions form a dense, web-like pattern across a dark background.
Research News

Lines the Last

Meta description: The Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program partners with the New York Stem Cell Foundation to preserve and globally distribute stem cell lines generated by Dr. Sue O’Shea’s groundbreaking research. These certified lines, including samples from bipolar disorder patients and neurotypical controls, will help advance research on the cellular mechanisms of bipolar disorder.
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Speech Solutions

The Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program gives updates on our novel app, PRIORI.
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Metabolism and Mood Research Project Selected for U-M Bold Challenges Initiative

The U-M Boost program supports interdisciplinary teams in the early stages of research with substantial potential for future large-scale funding.
Health Lab

Living well with bipolar disorder

Learn how lived experience and research experts define wellness when living with bipolar disorder with the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program at the University of Michigan.