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

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  Center for RNA Biomedicine Researchers Collaborate on $3 Million Grant to Treat Rare Forms of Cystic Fibrosis
  by Cody Abramson
  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.
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  University of Michigan’s Biosafety Level 3 Facilities: Essential for Advanced Infectious Disease Research
  by Cody Abramson
  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
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  Five Mid-Career Researchers Receive Biosciences Initiative Award
  by Cody Abramson
  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

• Jan 22

  Gilbert S. Omenn Department of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics - Weekly Seminar

  Chase A. Weidmann, PhD, "Chemically probing the landscape of RNA-protein networks inside of the cell"

  Palmer Commons @ 4:00pm
• Jan 23

  DCM&B Tools and Technology Seminar

  James Boyko, "Correlated character evolution with hidden Markov models and applications in antibiotic resistance evolution"

  Palmer Commons @ 12:00pm
• Jan 23

  Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series

  "Transcranial Focused Ultrasound Neuromodulation: from Brain to Behaviors," with Kai Yu, Ph.D.

  Lurie Biomedical Engineering (formerly ATL) @ 3:30pm
• Jan 27

  Up to $50,000 Grant For Student Sustainability Projects

  Planet Blue Student Innovation Fund and The Social and Environmental Sustainability grant.

  Off Campus Location @ 9:00am