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A team of University of Michigan experts has received a federal grant to develop advanced statistical and computational methods for analyzing immune data to enhance our understanding of the immune system's role in aging and age-related diseases.
Long-term opioid prescribing has declined over the past decade, but co-prescribing patterns have shifted and the patient population has aged — raising new questions about chronic pain management in the U.S.
The University of Michigan School of Public Health has been ranked #4 in the U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Public Health Schools. The School of Public Health also ranks among the top schools in specialty rankings issued by U.S. News.
April Zeoli, director of M-FLIP, collaborated with the deputy chief of Public Safety and Police Services at Michigan Technological University to convene a workshop on ERPOs. The training helped community members understand the value of the law and built confidence in navigating the legal process.
Biostatistics professor Peter Song has been elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science's 2025 class, recognized for his contributions to statistical methodology and public health data science.
March highlights include a successful poster session celebrating student research and internships, faculty leadership of a new open access environmental journal, and ASPPH awards and committee appointments.
The racial gap in maternal mortality is narrowing — but not because outcomes are improving. Climbing death rates among less-educated white women, combined with a persistent crisis for Black mothers at all education levels, reveal a deepening public health emergency, according to new University of Michigan research.
University of Michigan’s Carina Gronlund investigates how Detroit’s neighborhoods, weather and housing shape health risks. Her research connects extreme heat, pollen and poor housing to sleep, cognitive health and disease—advancing environmental justice, public health, and community resilience amid shifting climate conditions.
It has been two years since Michigan’s new firearm safety laws took effect. The University of Michigan is rolling out a program that translates the legislation to real-life situations.
Epidemiology professor Leigh Pearce is leading an international team conducting AI-driven analysis to predict ovarian cancer survival and treatment response. Their analysis will help guide treatment selection and clinical trial recommendations.