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Semaglutide and Kidney Protection in Type 2 Diabetes

Published in Nature Medicine (October 2026), this randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial investigated the kidney-protective mechanisms of semaglutide in individuals with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. The 52-week study involved 106 participants and integrated advanced kidney imaging, tissue biopsy, and molecular profiling to examine treatment-related changes in kidney health.
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Deaf Health Clinic is first of its kind in Michigan to care for deaf and hard of hearing patients

The Deaf Health Clinic at Michigan Medicine's Dexter Medical Center cares for those who are deaf and hard of hearing. It is the first of its kind clinic in Michigan.
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CPOD Faculty Publication Spotlight - Feldman Lab

In the September 2026 issue of The FASEB Journal, the Feldman Lab published "NONcNZO10/LtJ and TALLY-HO/JngJ Mice as Novel Models of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy."
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MDisability Manager Dawn Michael helps drive the program to achieve its mission

Dawn Michael, MDisability program manager, discusses what drives her passion for advancing health equity for people with disabilities.
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Dean Wang Receives Council on Genomic and Precision Medicine Medal of Honor

Dean Wang is the 2026 winner of the Council on Genomic and Precision Medicine Medal of Honor.
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Welcoming Colleen McLaughlin, assistant professor, to CDB

The Department of Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) welcomes Colleen McLaughlin, PhD, as an assistant professor. McLaughlin joins a growing cohort of faculty located in NCRC and is also a member of the Michigan Neuroscience Institute (MNI).