Stay informed and engaged with the recent happenings and exciting developments at our initiative on this News Page. We share articles covering a wide range of topics, from faculty awards and achievements to the establishment of new research centers and updates on the progress of the Biosciences Initiative (BSI). Our commitment to sharing valuable insights and important news fosters a sense of collaboration and engagement within our community. Explore the articles below to discover the latest news and advancements in our field.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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2023 U-M Ideas Lab: Biological Systems on the Edge
Inspired by the National Science Foundation’s Ideas Lab model, the U-M Biosciences Initiative’s (BSI) Ideas Labs are dedicated to the pursuit of groundbreaking ideas that address challenges in the biosciences. They emphasize the discovery of key opportunities and the creation of interdisciplinary teams to tackle these complex issues. The Ideas Lab represents a high-risk, high-reward…
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- Newsletter: Spring 2019 (May 31, 2019) - BSI releases its second newsletter edition, which includes updates on 2018 grantees, 2019 activities and upcoming funding opportunities to be on the lookout for. Stay up to date on BSI activities by subscribing to our newsletter at the bottom of this News page.
- Michigan Research Cores database aids U-M science researchers (2/14/19) (February 14, 2019) - U-M is full of rich core resources, but they are often challenging to find. The new Michigan Research Cores web portal enables researchers to easily find and identify the location and capabilities of 70 research cores across campus. Find the portal at: cores.research.umich.edu.
- Biosciences Initiative offers new Core Lab Funding Program (2/8/19) (February 8, 2019) - BSI is proud to announce The Core Lab Funding Program, a funding opportunity that aims to enhance technology at existing core laboratories and/or create new core laboratories to advance the research capabilities of U-M investigators.
- Biosciences Initiative issues second round of Request for Applications (2/1/19) (February 1, 2019) - BSI invites U-M Ann Arbor faculty to submit proposals for funding in two categories: Scientific Research Initiatives and Exploratory Funding. This announcement marks the second round of this RFA.
- Newsletter: Winter 2018 (December 4, 2018) - BSI launches its first newsletter edition, which includes updates on activities over the last year and upcoming events to be on the lookout for, including new funding opportunities. Stay up to date on BSI activities by subscribing to our newsletter at the bottom of this News page.
- STEM education system needs sweeping changes, current and former university presidents agree (11/20/18) (November 20, 2018) - The U.S. system of graduate and postgraduate education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics has been the gold standard for the rest of the world for decades. However, the current STEM education system has failed to change with the times and does not meet the needs of 21st century students.
- Biosciences Community Kick-off celebrates first year progress and introduces inaugural scientific initiatives (12/7/18) (November 8, 2018) - The BSI community gathers together to celebrate a successful first year of the initiative, including awarding over $40 million to nine different grantees and building relationships with partners like the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
- U-M Biosciences Initiative invests $45M in groundbreaking research (10/29/18) (October 29, 2018) - BSI propels U-M forward by investing millions with its first funding opportunity. Twenty-eight proposals were submitted for the first round of Biosciences Initiative grant funding. The nine selected projects include researchers from all U-M schools and colleges that work in the biosciences and will provide startup funding to hire up to 14 new faculty members.
- 2018 RFA: Nine Applications Invited to Advance to Full Proposal (6/21/18) (June 21, 2018) - BSI’s inaugural funding opportunity advances, announcing the top nine scientific initiative research proposals invited to submit a full proposal for BSI funding support.
- Biosciences Initiative releases first Request for Applications (2/12/18) (February 12, 2018) - The University of Michigan’s Biosciences Initiative issues its first RFA to U-M faculty, calling for high-impact research initiatives focused on solving critical problems in the biosciences. Applications in three funding categories — Scientific Research Initiatives, Science Synergy Initiatives and Exploratory Funding — will be considered annually from FY 2019 – FY 2022.
