Research & Innovation
The University of Michigan is the top public university in research spending in the U.S. We empower the world's brightest minds to make discoveries that advance health for everyone.
Make The Unknown Known
The U-M Medical School applies billions of dollars worth of funding to supporting research in the service of all people. Our experts conduct research at the laboratory bench, in the clinic, or with the community, facilitated by the Medical School’s labs and departments, our Office of Research, and partnerships across the university guided by the Office of the Vice President of Research. Students and trainees have the opportunity for mentorship from research faculty who are experts in their fields and can help open doors to a lifetime of discovery.
Researchers at Michigan Medicine collaborate across the spectrum, helping patients benefit from innovation with clinical trials. Our discovery strategies contribute to creating transformative knowledge that advances science and improves health.
Nothing is Out of Reach
Groundbreaking discoveries that happen daily at the University of Michigan Medical School are made possible by our unique system of collaboration and innovation. We bring together expert researchers, clinicians and clinician-scientists across disciplines and provide them the tools, training and funding they need to make connections that are crucial to medical breakthroughs.
Discovery Strategies
People
We actively support faculty, learners, and staff in each step of their careers as innovative investigators pursuing cutting-edge research.
Collaboration
The U-M Medical School brings together a community of researchers across specialties to facilitate multidisciplinary scientific excellence.
Bold Science
Our team of investigators pursues pioneering science that drives advances in biomedical research that will impact the future of medicine.
Clinical Research
Our world-class clinical research enterprise fosters groundbreaking discoveries to provide expert patient care and enhance healthcare delivery.
Infrastructure
We have established extensive resources and services to promote a vibrant research environment with a robust culture of discovery.
Our Focus Areas
The U-M Medical School leads the way in research & innovation in multiple disciplines. We are actively building our strengths in several strategic areas with the capacity for significant potential for breakthroughs.
Great Minds, Greater Discoveries
Our research community includes thousands of dedicated scientists and investigators engaged in tireless work to promote our understanding of the world. In this profile series, we meet some of the great minds at U-M Medical School in pursuit of greater biomedical discoveries to benefit all. U-M Medical School is invested in high risk, high reward science through initiatives such as the Research Scouts program.
Jay Brito Querido, Ph.D.: Unlocking the mysteries surrounding ALS starts with understanding protein development
Matthias Kretzler, MD: Studying the onset and progression of kidney diseases
Research Scout Scholar: Mitra Aliabouzar, PhD
Research Scout Scholars: Shahzad Mian, MD, Lev Prasov, MD, PhD & Yan Zhang, PhD
Samantha Schon, MD: Investigating the impact of obesity on fertility
Alison Affinati, MD, PhD: Uncovering the link between stress, the brain, and diabetes
By the Numbers
Research Annual Report 2025
Research Facilities
Our campus offers an abundance of facilities designed to support research and innovation. Our spaces are dedicated to academic excellence, biomedical research, and clinical healthcare. Collectively, our facilities exemplify Michigan Medicine's mission of advancing healthcare to serve Michigan and the world at large.
