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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Apr
15
Up to $50,000 Grant For Student Sustainability Projects
Planet Blue Student Innovation Fund and The Social and Environmental Sustainability grant.
Off Campus Location @ 11:30am -
Apr
15
Department of Biological Chemistry Seminar Series: From Structures to Binding Curves: Organizing a Bacterial Microcompartment
Dr. Lauren Metskas, Purdue University
Medical Science Unit I @ 12:00pm -
Apr
15
Distinct and Overlapping Roles of Glis in Olfactory Epithelium Development
Haeyoung Park, Ph.D. Candidate
Medical Science Research Building 2 @ 12:00pm -
Apr
15
MCDB Seminar> Biting back: How insect herbivores overcome toxic plant defenses
Jonathan Gershenzon, Director Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology
Biological Sciences Building @ 1:00pm
