About Us
Medical School Office of Research

Our team proudly supports an internationally recognized research enterprise, where our shared goal is pursuing innovative science and improving the lives of patients and their families.

Research staff at Researchpalooza

The units of the Medical School Office of Research work to facilitate and impact key research functions and processes at the Medical School, and our team members strive to:

  • Create and maintain strategic resources to enhance investigators' competitiveness.
  • Streamline research processes to increase research team satisfaction.
  • Build and refine coordinated infrastructure to support high-quality research.
  • Accelerate and enhance research through external partnerships to impact health.
  • Engage the research community by improving cross-communication.

The Medical School Office of Research is also leading the implementation of the multi-million dollar strategic research plan, "Great Minds, Greater Discoveries," where our entire research enterprise is working to create transformative knowledge that advances science and improves health.

At the Medical School Office of Research, we focus on researchers, so they can focus on great science.

Great Minds, Greater Discoveries Strategic Research Plan
Research Project Route Map
Annual Report
Research Newsletters, Researchpalooza & Listservs
Committees
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Leadership
Steven L. Kunkel, PhD Steven L. Kunkel, Ph.D.
Chief Scientific Officer, Michigan Medicine
Executive Vice Dean for Research, Medical School
Peter A. Ward Distinguished University Professor
Endowed Professor of Pathology Research
Karl Jepsen at BSRB Karl Jepsen, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research - Basic and Translational
Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Sachin Kheterpal Sachin Kheterpal, M.D., M.B.A.
Associate Dean for Research Technology
Kevin K. Tremper Professor of Anesthesiology
Associate Chair for Strategy and Technology, Anesthesiology
Executive Director, Multicenter Perioperative Outcomes Group
Elected Member, National Academy of Medicine
Julie Lumeng Julie Lumeng, M.D.
Associate Dean for Research
U-M Associate Vice President for Research-Clinical and Human Subjects Research
Executive Director for the Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research (MICHR)
Anna Lok Anna Lok, M.D.
Assistant Dean for Clinical Research
Dame Sheila Sherlock Distinguished University Professor of Hepatology and Internal Medicine
Alice Lohrman Andrews Research Professor of Hepatology
Sam Silver Samuel M. Silver, M.D., Ph.D.
In memorium, 1950-2024
Assistant Dean for Research
Emeritus Professor of Internal Medicine

Our primary mission is to foster an environment of innovation and efficiency that serves the Medical School research community and, ultimately, contributes to positive patient impact.

Executive Vice Dean for Research
Steven L. Kunkel in his lab
Contact Us
Office of Research
University of Michigan Medical School
Phone Number: 734-615-1332
Fax Number: 734-615-9458
Address
7313 Medical Science I Building
1301 Catherine Street SPC 5624
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

North Campus Research Complex (NCRC)
2800 Plymouth Road Building 520, 3rd Floor
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2800
Upcoming Office of Research Events All Office of Research Events
Waivers, Alterations, and Alternative Forms of Informed Consent
This course offers an overview of some special situations relating to informed consent. Specifically, waivers and alterations of informed consent, waivers of documentation of informed consent, and obtaining consent from non-English speakers.
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Reporting AEs, ORIOs, and Unanticipated Problems
This course will identify what constitutes an Adverse Event, ORIO, and Unanticipated Problem and how such events impact risk to subjects. Additionally, the course will review the requirements of reporting such events to the IRB and other entities.
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Amendments and Continuing Reviews
This course is a follow-up to Initial Project Applications and will examine the process for submitting amendments and scheduled continuing reviews to IRBMED using eResearch once a project’s initial application has been approved.
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e-HAIL Symposium 2024: Generative AI in Healthcare
The 3rd annual e-Health and Artificial Intelligence (e-HAIL) symposium, Generative AI in Healthcare, is coming soon! The symposium is a unique opportunity to hear thought leaders and learn about promising new areas of research in the field.
e-HAIL 2023 symposium
Research Foundations for Investigators: Designing Strong Pilot & Feasibility Studies
Presented by the Clinical Trials Support Office, a unit of the Medical School Office of Research, the Research Foundations for Investigators series is for early-career investigators and their teams that are looking to develop their skills and grow their research portfolio. Session 1 focuses on the basics of designing strong pilot and feasibility studies.
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Data and Safety Monitoring Boards and Data Safety Monitoring Plans
This course will review when studies are required to have a DSMP or DSMB and how to develop an appropriate DSMP. A DSMB is an independent group that advises the study team regarding subject safety, study conduct, and efficacy. The DSMB will also make recommendations concerning the continuation, modification, or termination of the trial. A DSMP outlines how subject safety and data integrity will be maintained to ensure the validity of collected data.
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Researchpalooza
You're invited to join the Medical School Office of Research for the annual outdoor event for all members of the U-M biomedical research community.
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Storage and Retention of Data
This course will review the fundamentals of maintaining confidentiality of subject data, including data encryption and protection, using secure environments and external websites, and distinguishing among anonymized, coded, and de- identified datasets.
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Introduction to sIRBs
This course will identify the Single IRB model for Multi-Site research, show the regulatory requirements of sIRB review and the exceptions to sIRB requirements, and explain sIRB requests of IRBMED as sIRB (accepting oversight), External IRB as sIRB (ceding oversight), and UofM as the Coordinating Center.
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Featured Office of Research News All Research News Dr. Akbar Waljee
Office of Research
Waljee Appointed Assistant Dean for Global Health Research
Fostering collaborations and partnerships at the international level
FFMI fastPACE spring 2024
Office of Research
Register Today! FFMI fastPACE Fall Cohort Begins Friday, October 11
Don't miss your chance to participate in this project-based, experiential course designed to help academics launch new innovations, including medical devices/diagnostics, digital solutions, drugs, educational/training interventions, research tools, and many others.
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Office of Research
Drug Discovery and Development Course Offers Unique Online Learning Opportunity
The Drug Discovery and Development Course is a fully virtual, self-paced course designed to introduce participants to the drug discovery process.
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