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University of Michigan Medical School, 1301 Catherine Street, Ann Arbor, MI (2025)

04/23/2025

Do you know an individual or team making a significant impact in interprofessional education or interprofessional practice at the University of Michigan? Nominate them for the 2025 IPE Awards!

These awards celebrate those who have demonstrated innovation or excellence in teaching, research, team-based care, and community partnerships. Who’s Eligible? Faculty, students, and staff across all U-M health science schools and colleges (Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint). Self-nominations are welcome!

Learn more and nominate someone by May 9, 2025: https://michmed.org/8xRbK

04/22/2025

Every year, the second and third-year medical students attend Spring Conference, a week filled with educational and team-building programming to help prepare students for the next steps in their medical education.

04/21/2025

The brain has 86 billion neurons, but how do they work together? 🧠 Dr. Anne Draelos is using artificial intelligence to uncover hidden neural networks and build a deeper understanding of behavior, memory and movement. Listen on The Fundamentals: https://michmed.org/5G38x

04/20/2025

Researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center have developed and tested a personalized app to assist in reducing daily cancer-related fatigue. Users have reported a decrease in anxiety and sleep disturbances.

The app was created in collaboration with Arcascope, a University of Michigan spinout start-up. https://michmed.org/rwr7R

04/18/2025

What if seizures remodeled the chemical identity of brain cells?

Dr. Joanna Mattis is exploring this idea, challenging the belief that neurons stay fixed in their roles. Her work could transform our understanding of epilepsy and its impact on cognition, sleep, and mental health. With support from the U-M Med School-sponsored Research Scout award, she's unlocking new insights that could lead to better treatments. https://michmed.org/qNdz7

04/17/2025

Jasdeep Kler, MD/MPP student, is combining medicine with public policy to tackle health equity issues impacting immigrants, asylum seekers and incarcerated populations, all while finding his place in otolaryngology.

His advice to future med students?
🔹Be authentic.
🔹Stay open.
🔹Schedule your priorities.

Read his full Points of Blue Q&A: https://michmed.org/ByJbk

04/15/2025

The 2025 Dean’s Lecture and Bold Science Symposium brought together Michigan’s leading metabolism researchers and keynote, Daniel Skovronsky, M.D., Ph.D., chief scientific officer and executive vice president of science and technology at Eli Lilly and Company, to share research, address challenges, and highlight the significant benefits that GLP-1 therapies are having on patient lives. https://michmed.org/w48JQ

04/14/2025

M2 Malak Elshafei noticed a big gap in early med school training: hardly any exposure to the Electronic Health Record (EHR), a tool that dominates clinical care. So, she decided to do something about it. Through the Medical School's RISE program, Malak developed a pilot curriculum to introduce EHR skills in the first year of med school.

"If you’re a medical student, educator or anyone passionate about transforming how we train the next generation of health care providers, stay connected with RISE and the groundbreaking innovations in health science education. By embracing opportunities to innovate, we not only enhance medical training but also elevate the quality of patient care." https://michmed.org/XWRvv

04/13/2025

Inflammation, diabetes and wound healing, how are they connected? Dr. Katherine Gallagher joins The Fundamentals podcast to explore how epigenetics might hold the key to better outcomes for people with chronic diseases. Listen now: https://michmed.org/DQmY4

04/11/2025

"I have always been fascinated by biology. My passion for the subject has been shaped by incredible mentors, from my high school biology teacher to my Ph.D. advisors. During my PhD rotations at UoM, I was drawn to the fundamental and yet translational cancer research conducted by Dr. Arul Chinnaiyan and Dr. Abhijit Parolia. A quote from Dr. Parolia that deeply resonated with me was 'Cancer is evolution on steroids.' I was intrigued by the idea of studying how cancer forms and evolves, as well as the transcriptional changes that drive its formation. Viewing cancer through the lens of evolution can address many unknown mysteries of this disease while also uncovering fundamental truths about biology." - Sanjana Eyunni, a 5th-year PhD candidate in pathology.

"My research focuses on the protein FOXA1, which acts as an oncogene, a protein that drives cancer. We found that FOXA1 is altered in 35% of caucasian men and 41% of Asian men with prostate cancer. However, we still do not fully understand how FOXA1 drives cancer development. To address this, we use human and mouse models to study FOXA1-driven prostate cancer. By learning how FOXA1 mutations affect prostate cancer cells, we aim to uncover the mechanisms driving these cancers and identify potential targets for new treatments.

During my PhD, we engineered the first-ever mouse models with FOXA1 mutations to study how they drive tumor growth. By applying new sequencing-based technologies in our models alongside patient data, we uncovered novel pathways that FOXA1 mutations activate—pathways that could potentially be targeted with therapies. This research has two significant impacts. First, it provides the field with a preclinical model of prostate cancer that closely resembles the human disease for uncovering novel mechanisms and testing new treatments. Second, these models can offer mechanistic insights into breast cancer, where FOXA1 is a critical driver oncogene. Ultimately, I hope that our research will lead to more effective therapies for patients with FOXA1-driven cancers, improving their outcomes and quality of life."

04/11/2025

Researchers at Michigan Medicine are studying lactation in patients admitted to the ICU after birth to help protect the breastfeeding relationship for these individuals. https://michmed.org/WX9ZZ

04/10/2025

"It has always been a dream of mine to run my own research lab and contribute to our fundamental understanding of the natural world and human health. I came to Ann Arbor as a research technician in Dr. Tom Wilson's lab, and his brilliant mentorship was a huge factor in my decision to pursue a master's degree, then eventually a PhD. My current PI, Dr. Sue Hammoud, has also been a huge influence on my journey, and I am immensely thankful to her and the rest of the Michigan community for their instrumental support." - Dominic Bazzano, a 5th-year PhD candidate studying human genetics.

"My thesis research is focused on investigating how DNA breaks contribute to female fertility and the physiology of the o***y, using the mouse as a model organism. It continues to astound me that every developing oocyte, or egg, requires the induction and repair of about 200-300 DNA breaks to be competent for fertility. What's even more surprising is that these breaks occur during embryonic development when the number of mouse or human oocytes are at the absolute maximum. At birth, the number of oocytes in mouse and human ovaries declines by over 60%, and these oocytes will never be regained. Therefore, it is important to understand how defects in embryonic oogenesis contribute to female fertility and ovarian development.

We address this gap by analyzing mutant mice that are born with only 20% of the eggs compared to wild-type mice due to DNA repair defects. Surprisingly, these mutant mice are fertile for a large majority of their reproductive life despite such a significant loss of oocytes. This is in contrast to the mutant males, which are completely infertile. My current work is focused on characterizing how so many of the mutant eggs perish before birth & describing the mechanisms that allow the oocytes to survive and contribute to fertility.

I hope my research will contribute to our basic mechanistic understanding of how factors involved in DNA repair impact human female fertility and reproductive biology. Significant discoveries in these areas could go on to improve fetal health, extend the human female reproductive lifespan, and help couples struggling to conceive a child."

04/10/2025

Register now and join us TODAY – April 10th from 4-5 pm EDT – to learn how you can gain the unique combination of skills and knowledge needed to transform healthcare quality and safety by earning a HILS-Online master’s degree from the University of Michigan Medical School.

Sign up for today's virtual info session: https://michmed.org/hils-on-fb-ig-info

HILS-Online offers part-time or full-time options, from anywhere in the United States. Get immersed in leading edge concepts and methods. Transform your career by learning to transform health and health care. Application deadline is June 1st!

04/09/2025

"Picture this: A doctor or trainee has a brilliant idea to make surgery safer, but they don’t know how to bring it to life. That’s where my work comes in. I study how we can train and support medical faculty and trainees to think like innovators, and help them develop creative solutions, collaborate across specialties, and drive meaningful improvements in patient care. By understanding what fuels innovation and what stands in its way, I’m building programs and opportunities that transform great ideas into real impact in medical education and healthcare." - Candice Stegink is in her second year of the Learning Health Sciences graduate program, studying under the mentorship of Vitaliy Popov, PhD and Rishi Reddy, MD.

"Working with faculty and learners in early-stage medical innovation was never something I saw myself doing, but in 2018, I found myself doing exactly that. I absolutely love inspiring, educating, and empowering others to innovate and improve medical outcomes and patient care. Pursuing a graduate degree in HILS was an opportunity to deepen my understanding of healthcare infrastructure and explore how we can leverage innovation more efficiently. It’s been an incredible journey of learning and impact.

I hope my research transforms the way we train doctors and medical teams to think and become innovators. By creating programs that empower medical faculty and trainees to develop and implement new ideas, I aim to make innovation a natural part of medical education and practice. The ultimate goal? A healthcare system where the best ideas don’t get stuck in theory but become real tangible solutions that improve patient outcomes, enhance collaboration, and drive continuous improvement in medicine. I strongly feel that when we equip the next generation of healthcare professionals with the right skills and innovation mindset, we won’t just improve training, we improve lives."

04/08/2025

M1s Blessing Nnate, Kevin Sompel and Emmanuel Fatodu recently led an interactive and informative session for ESCOT, a Westland, Michigan-based nonprofit youth development and boxing program.

As part of ESCOT’s mentorship and academic support mission, med students in the LEAD program host monthly health science learning sessions for participants ranging from 8 - 18 years old. The most recent session involved making holograms, which students compared with medical imaging, such as x-rays and MRIs.

04/08/2025

"I inherited my love of science from my mom, who was a middle school science teacher before becoming a principal. She always nurtured my curiosity and passion for science, especially biology. Throughout my early school years, I was fortunate to have engaging and thoughtful science teachers who reinforced my interest in the field." - Noah Puleo, fifth-year PhD student studying molecular and cellular pathology under the mentorship of Dr. Analisa DiFeo. In March 2025, he successfully defended his thesis.

"During my freshman year at the University of Pittsburgh, I was accepted into the First Experiences in Research program, which gave me the opportunity to join a lab where I continued working until graduation. I worked on identifying key genetic drivers of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) using the C. elegans model organism. My mentor encouraged me to take ownership of my project, and that independence solidified my desire to pursue a career in biomedical research.

When it came time to apply to graduate programs, the U-M PIBS umbrella program stood out as the perfect fit. My interview confirmed that not only would I be conducting impactful translational research, but I would also be supported by an incredible faculty and peer network.

In my research, I worked with an artificial intelligence-driven biotechnology company called BenevolentAI to identify new drugs for ovarian cancer patients that are resistant to current treatments. Ultimately, we were able to identify a new approach to target these cancers while offering the possibility for patients to retake life-saving chemotherapy.

Nearly every ovarian cancer patient will eventually develop resistance to chemotherapy, leaving them with limited and often ineffective treatment options. My hope is for my research to help change that reality by paving the way for innovative cancer therapies, whether through direct clinical application or by inspiring future breakthroughs. In an era where precision medicine is reshaping healthcare, advancing novel, targeted treatments is crucial to improving patient outcomes and ultimately moving closer to a cure."

04/07/2025

"I've been inspired by many people on my path to a graduate degree, from my high school chemistry teacher and my undergraduate research mentor to the customers at my family's restaurant where I used to work as a server. Having a strong support system that encouraged my interests and curiosity has been incredibly invaluable in my experience in science."

Suada Leskaj is a 2nd-year Ph.D. student studying biological chemistry and conducting research in the lab of Dr. Jay Brito Querido.

"My research looks at how protein and RNA molecules in our cells interact, focusing on their sizes and shapes through molecular structures. I'm studying a key interaction that starts protein production in our bodies, where I hope to provide insights into this fundamental process.

I hope my research contributes to shaping the next generation of scientists through the students I have mentored. Mentorship is so important to me, given the impactful mentors I've had in various areas of my life, from the restaurant, my friendships, and the lab."

04/07/2025

This Graduate Student Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating the incredible contributions of our graduate students who push the boundaries of science and discovery every day. Your dedication inspires us. This week and always, thank you.💙 https://michmed.org/5G3RG

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