We are committed to our mission of uncovering the knowledge that leads to new insights, with the ultimate goal of positively impacting patients and their families.

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 research ecosystem offers a wide range of resources through our numerous research centers and institutes as well as initiatives such as Fast Forward Medical Innovation to nurture a new therapeutic discovery or technology.

Our discovery strategies contribute to creating transformative knowledge that advances science and improves health.

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.