Gilbert S. Omenn Department of Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics
Developing Innovative Computational Methods and Tools to Advance Biomedical Research
We welcome students from a variety of backgrounds in four graduate programs and offer many research opportunities.
A research training program tailored to your goals & needs
The study of computational medicine and bioinformatics prepares students for careers in biomedical research in academia or in industry.
We pursue world-class interdisciplinary research and teach how to develop and apply leading-edge computational methods and tools.
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Gilbert S. Omenn Department of Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics
Med Sci 1 B-Wing, 4B800
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2218
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2218
Email: [email protected]
The Center for Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics
Our interdisciplinary center is the home of innovative research and cross-campus collaboration. Here, experts from across schools and departments work together to advance biomedical knowledge and its therapeutic applications.
Department News
New CCMB Tuesday Popup Series builds community around cutting-edge computational research
This series will cover computational medicine and bioinformatics approaches that can help advance research. There are three different series: Biomedical GenAI Learning Community, Omics Office Hours and GenAI Interactive Workshop. Each series will be held either bi-weekly or monthly.
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CAREER-ORIENTED GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Our department offers four degrees: PhD, Master's, Accelerated Master's and Dual Degree. It is supported in part by two NIH Training Grants.
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HELP US ADVANCE BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
Help our trainees become the innovators of the cures and technologies of tomorrow.
Upcoming Events
CCMB Tuesday Popup: Biomedical Gen AI Learning Community
A student-led space to explore the latest GenAI tools, share AI-augmented research workflows, and think critically about how we stay "human" in an increasingly automated world. Open to anyone in the bioinformatics and biomedical community.
2026 DCMB Annual Retreat
2026 Annual DCMB, CCMB, and Bioinformatics Graduate Program retreat!
CCMB Seminar: Feng Yue, PhD
Join the CCMB/DCMB Seminar Series on bioinformatics, Wednesdays at 4 PM EST. Featuring guest speakers, sponsored by the U-M Gilbert S. Omenn Department of Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics.
DCMB Tools & Technology Seminar: Jeongbin Park
Join us as we kick off the Fall 2026 DCMB Tools & Technology Seminar Series with a presentation by Jeongbin Park (Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics). Enjoy a free pizza lunch while learning about innovative research and tools.
CCMB Seminar: Jianzhi Zhang, PhD
Join the CCMB/DCMB Seminar Series on bioinformatics, Wednesdays at 4 PM EST. Featuring guest speakers, sponsored by the U-M Gilbert S. Omenn Department of Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics.
DCMB Tools & Technology Seminar: Shiting Li
Join us for the DCMB Tools & Technology Seminar Series featuring a presentation by Shiting Li from the Michigan Center for Translational Pathology. Enjoy a complimentary pizza lunch while learning about innovative research and cutting-edge tools.
DCMB Tools & Technology Seminar: Jingying Wang
Join us for the DCMB Tools & Technology Seminar Series featuring a presentation by Jingying Wang from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. Enjoy a complimentary pizza lunch while learning about innovative research and cutting-edge tools.
CCMB Seminar: Luis Zaman, PhD
Join the CCMB/DCMB Seminar Series on bioinformatics, Wednesdays at 4 PM EST. Featuring guest speakers, sponsored by the U-M Gilbert S. Omenn Department of Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics.
DCMB Tools & Technology Seminar: Ringo Mao and Yiqun Wang
Join us for the DCMB Tools & Technology Seminar Series featuring a presentation by Ringo Mao and Yiqun Wang from the Department of Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics. Enjoy a complimentary pizza lunch while learning about innovative research and cutting-edge tools.
Featured News & Stories
Research News
Plasma proteomics linking primary and secondary diseases: Insights into molecular mediation from UK Biobank data
Plasma proteomics linking primary and secondary diseases: Insights into molecular mediation from UK Biobank data
Department News
Building Better Ontologies
Huffman’s dissertation work is in ontology; in information science, this is how real-world entities and their relationships are represented. Modern bioinformatics is interested in representing this in a way that computers can understand.
Health Lab
Studying neurons using neurons
Labs at the University of Michigan Medical School are exploring a new technology that leverages the biological capabilities of human neurons for artificial intelligence.
Department News
Improving care for patients with brain injuries
Emily Wittrup defended her dissertation this May, marking a successful end to her PhD journey.
Health Lab
New algorithmic tool enables to scientists to see cells “talk” to one another
A new U-M study, featured in Nature Genetics, details a technique to infer cell-cell communication using spatial transcriptomics
Department News
Jackson Rapala receives fellowship for research on fungal pathogen
Jackson Rapala received a National Institutes of Health F31 fellowship for his outstanding research on Candida auris.
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Years Leading Our Discipline
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PhD Graduates
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NIH-funded Training Grants
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