Explore our News section for a comprehensive look into the vibrant life of the U-M biosciences community, from celebrating the awards and achievements of BSI members to in-depth explorations of new discoveries and state-of-the-art research facilities. Our events calendar is your go-to resource for upcoming seminars, talks, and workshops across the biosciences at U-M, offering a wealth of opportunities for learning and collaboration.
News
- Center for RNA Biomedicine Researchers Collaborate on $3 Million Grant to Treat Rare Forms of Cystic Fibrosis
Three U-M researchers and collaborators have received a $3 million Collaborative Research Grant from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to develop RNA therapeutics to combat cystic fibrosis. - University of Michigan’s Biosafety Level 3 Facilities: Essential for Advanced Infectious Disease Research
At the University of Michigan, the Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) and Animal Biosafety Level 3 (ABSL-3) facilities are integral to infectious disease research, offering a secure setting for examining serious pathogens. With support from the Biosciences Initiative (BSI), these labs are tailored for research on high-risk agents, playing a pivotal role in advancing our understanding Read more - Five Mid-Career Researchers Receive Biosciences Initiative Award
The University of Michigan’s Biosciences Initiative selected five accomplished scientists as the 2024 recipients of the Mid-career Biosciences Faculty Achievement Recognition Award. Learn about these exceptional, field-leading experts and their groundbreaking work.
Events
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Feb
5
DCMB Tools and Technology Seminar by Patrick Kon
“Experiments-as-Code: Building, Training, and Evaluating AI Agents for Research Experiments”
Medical Science Research Building 1 @ 12:00pm -
Feb
5
Biomedical Engineering (BME 500) Seminar Series
"Brain tumors are organized as active nematic liquid crystals," with Pedro R. Lowenstein, MD, Ph.D.
Lurie Biomedical Engineering (formerly ATL) @ 3:00pm -
Feb
7
Saturday Morning Physics | An Introduction to Quantum Computing
Finn Larsen, Professor of Physics (U-M Physics)
Weiser Hall @ 10:30am -
Feb
10
Beyond Steroid Hormones: Endocrine disruption of pancreatic function and development
M-LEEaD Environmental Health Research Webinar, presented by Karilyn Sant, Mich State Univ
Off Campus Location @ 12:00pm
