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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2022 Biosciences Community Celebration
In 2018, the Biosciences Initiative (BSI) began hosting an annual event to celebrate the biosciences community at U-M. This event provides an opportunity to recognize the substantial accomplishments and efforts of our researchers. Our 2022 installment showcased the six Michigan faculty members who received the Biosciences Faculty Award Recognition (MBioFAR). As Roger Cone, vice provost, Read more
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2021 Biosciences Community Celebration
After many Biosciences Initiative activities were paused in 2020 and 2021, BSI leaders were thrilled to host an in-person Biosciences Community Celebration in September 2021. This event provided an opportunity to recognize the substantial accomplishments and efforts from our research community, as they pushed through the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. During this event, Read more
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Peter Reich named director of Institute for Global Change Biology
Peter Reich, a renowned expert in forest ecology, has been named director of the Institute for Global Change Biology at the School for Environment and Sustainability.
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New $13.8M center will study infectious diseases, pandemics
The U-M Biosciences Initiative is awarding $13.8 million over five years to the new Michigan Center for Infectious Disease Threats, to allow researchers to work across disciplines on infectious disease preparedness and response.
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- 2022 Biosciences Community Celebration (May 22, 2023) - In 2018, the Biosciences Initiative (BSI) began hosting an annual event to celebrate the biosciences community at U-M. This event provides an opportunity to recognize the substantial accomplishments and efforts of our researchers. Our 2022 installment showcased the six Michigan faculty members who received the Biosciences Faculty Award Recognition (MBioFAR). As Roger Cone, vice provost, Read more
- 2021 Biosciences Community Celebration (March 8, 2022) - After many Biosciences Initiative activities were paused in 2020 and 2021, BSI leaders were thrilled to host an in-person Biosciences Community Celebration in September 2021. This event provided an opportunity to recognize the substantial accomplishments and efforts from our research community, as they pushed through the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. During this event, Read more
- Peter Reich named director of Institute for Global Change Biology (December 15, 2021) - Peter Reich, a renowned expert in forest ecology, has been named director of the Institute for Global Change Biology at the School for Environment and Sustainability.
- New $13.8M center will study infectious diseases, pandemics (December 15, 2021) - The U-M Biosciences Initiative is awarding $13.8 million over five years to the new Michigan Center for Infectious Disease Threats, to allow researchers to work across disciplines on infectious disease preparedness and response.
- Rural Michigan Farmers’ Health Concerns and Experiences: A Focus Group Study (November 9, 2021) - Rural residents comprise approximately 15% of the United States population. They face challenges in accessing and using a health care system that is not structured to meet their unique needs. It is important to understand rural residents’ perceptions of health and experiences interacting with the health care system to identify gaps in care.
- U-M Biosciences Initiative reviews progress & looks to the future (7/15/21) (July 15, 2021) - The ongoing efforts of the Biosciences Initiative are detailed in a new progress report available on the Biosciences Initiative website.
- New BSI award recognizes mid-career excellence (6/17/21) (June 17, 2021) - The MBioFAR program aims to recognize and provide the most meritorious mid-career faculty with additional discretionary resources to facilitate innovative and higher-risk research that might not otherwise be supported by conventional granting agencies.
- Newsletter: Fall 2020 (September 15, 2020) - BSI releases its fourth newsletter edition, which includes updates on the Michigan Center for Infectious Disease Research, our Scientific Research Initiative and Core Lab Funding Program grantees, 2020 biosciences activities, our BSSP and MLSF partners, and more. Stay up to date on BSI activities and subscribe at the bottom of this News page.
- BSI Community Letter: COVID-19 (4/29/20) (April 29, 2020) - During this challenging time, BSI is committed to doing our part to help in the fight against the pandemic. This message includes the latest updates from BSI and guidance for operations of all BSI programs.
- Final round of SRI and Exploratory funding RFA (3/16/20) (March 16, 2020) - BSI has issued its third and final request for applications of scientific research initiatives and exploratory funding. With this RFA, BSI seeks high-impact projects from U-M faculty as they aim to solve critical problems in the biosciences.
