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
21
Cargo, Ships, and Harbors: The Ribosome-Mitochondria Link- Department of Biological Chemistry Seminar
Dr. Ahmad Jomaa, University of Virginia
Medical Science Unit I @ 12:00pm -
Apr
22
Dynamic neural ensembles support memory stability and flexibility across the lifetime
Denise Cai
Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building @ 9:30am -
Apr
23
2026 Michigan Pioneer Fellows Symposium
Keynote Speaker: Joseph C. Wu, M.D., Ph.D. Professor & Director, Stanford Cardiovascular Institute, Stanford University
Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building @ 1:00pm -
Apr
27
Caswell Diabetes Institute Seminar Series
Featuring Jason Spence, PhD
North Campus Research Complex Building 10 @ 12:00pm
