Center Membership | CPOD
Uniting Researchers
CPOD unites research in clinical, basic, translational, and applied sciences with a common goal:
To understand the basic mechanisms by which organs and tissues are formed and maintained, and to use this knowledge to create long-lasting artificial organs, improved stem cell therapies, and effective organ transplantation systems that will correct acquired and genetic human diseases.
Become a CPOD Member
Faculty membership applications can be found below. Please submit your application in PDF format to [email protected].
Meet our Members
Current Distribution of CPOD Faculty
The Center for Cell Plasticity and Organ Design (CPOD) formerly known as, Center for Organogenesis, was established in 1995 and now includes 185 active faculty members that come from 33 departments across 6 schools and colleges at the University of Michigan (Medical School, School of Dentistry, College of Engineering, College of Literature, Science & the Arts, and School of Public Health) and UM-Dearborn (College of Engineering & Computer Science). Our research across campus' shows the truly interdisciplinary nature of our Center. We actively seek new members from across the University of Michigan.
Medical School
| Departments | Members |
| Biological Chemistry | 2 |
| Cardiac Surgery | 2 |
| Cell & Developmental Biology | 12 |
| Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics | 2 |
| Dermatology | 3 |
| Human Genetics | 11 |
| Internal Medicine | 21 |
| Microbiology & Immunology | 2 |
| Molecular & Integrative Physiology | 16 |
| Neurology | 7 |
| Departments | Members |
| Neurosurgery | 3 |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology | 1 |
| Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences | 9 |
| Orthopedic Surgery | 8 |
| Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery | 3 |
| Pathology | 8 |
| Pediatrics | 8 |
| Pharmacology | 6 |
| Radiology | 1 |
| Surgery | 6 |
| Urology | 1 |
The School of Dentistry
| Departments | Members |
| Biologic & Materials Sciences & Prosthodontics | 13 |
| Cariology, Restorative Sciences & Endodontics | 3 |
| Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry | 2 |
| Periodontics and Oral Medicine | 4 |
College of Engineering
| Departments | Members |
| Biomedical Engineering | 11 |
| Material Sciences & Engineering | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 4 |
College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
| Departments | Members |
| Biophysics | 1 |
| Ecology & Evolutionary Biology | 1 |
| Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology | 10 |
School of Public Health
| Departments | Members |
| Nutritional Sciences | 2 |
College of Engineering & Computer Science (UM Dearborn)
| Departments | Members |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 |
Congratulations and Thank You!
In recognition of CPOD's retired members, we would like to thank you for your service, dedication, and the impact you have made to CPOD and the UM community.
Emerita/Emeritus
Christin Carter-Su (Molecular & Integrative Physiology, Internal Medicine)
Gregory Dressler (Pathology)
James Douglas Engel (Cell & Developmental Biology)
Renny T. Franceschi (Periodontics & Oral Medicine)
Deborah Gumucio (Founder, CPOD, Cell & Developmental Biology, Internal Medicine)
Craig Harris (Environmental Health Sciences, Nutritional Sciences)
Jennifer Linderman (Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering)
Sue O'Shea (Cell & Developmental Biology, Psychiatry)
Valerie Opipari (Pediatrics)
Yehoash Raphael (Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery)
Diane Robins (Human Genetics)
Audrey Seasholtz (Biological Chemistry, Michigan Neuroscience Institute)
