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Urology Clinical Research
Research in the U-M Medical School Department of Urology spans a wide range of topics, offering a well-rounded perspective on many of the challenges facing the field of urology.
This broad span helps prepare the Department, as well as its many physicians, to be able to call upon innovative, thoroughly researched best practices when treating patients.
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Medical School News
Regents approve Urology acting chairs, Cell and Developmental Biology interim chair
The Board of Regents on Oct. 15 approved the appointments of two acting chairs and one interim chair in the Medical School. Effective Sept. 18, Brent K. Hollenbeck, M.D. M.S., is acting chair of the Department of Urology through Feb. 28, 2027. Effective March 1, 2027, Todd M. Morgan, M.D., will assume the role of acting chair. Billy Tsai, Ph.D., is interim chair of the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, effective Sept. 9.
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Comprehensive DNA sequencing reveals hidden drivers of cancer
Two research papers describe how long-read nanopore sequencing can detect alterations in cancer cells that might be missed by conventional sequencing.
Department News
Michigan Medicine Urology Earns Coloplast Titan Center of Excellence Designation
Dr. Bahaa Malaeb and Michigan Medicine Urology receive Coloplast's Titan Center of Excellence designation for excellence in prosthetic urology care.
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Prostate cancer and hereditary risk: A doctor explains the connection
Some genetic mutations linked to breast cancer also can affect men, but in a different way. A Michigan Medicine urologist explains the connection.
Department News
U-M Awards Strategic Initiative Fund Grant to Diabetes Reprogramming Initiative Led by Dr. Ganesh Palapattu
Dr. Ganesh Palapattu's Michigan Initiative to Reprogram Cells for Diabetes (MIRC-D) has been selected for funding through the University of Michigan's Strategic Initiative Fund, supporting innovative, multidisciplinary research aimed at transforming diabetes treatment.
Department News
Medical School Honors Three Faculty Members with Endowed Professorships
The University of Michigan Medical School celebrates Dr. Salami, Dr. Kraft and Dr. Gupta on receiving endowed professorships, one of the institution’s highest faculty honors.
