Michigan Research

The @UMich reported a record $2.04 billion in research volume during FY ‘24, a 9.9% increase compared to FY ’23. Learn more about the innovative work accomplished by U-M researchers during FY ‘24: research.umich.edu/fy24

The latest installment of the Michigan Public Policy Survey found Michigan’s local leaders strongly support a law enforcement database for keeping track of officer misconduct, though far fewer are in favor of that database being accessible to the public. myumi.ch/A14QJ

.@UMich researchers have developed a skin patch and test strip that could lead to at-home melanoma testing. myumi.ch/z9Mxw

.@UMichMedicine researchers examined commercial and Medicare Supplemental databases to study 22,426,546 urgent care visits and found that visits commonly result in inappropriate prescriptions of antibiotics, glucocorticoids, or opioids. myumi.ch/W6P1w

A fossil specimen misidentified since its discovery during the Civil War and correctly identified by a @UMich researcher reveals an evolutionary leap: It marks the first time this line of sea creatures is known to have left the ocean. myumi.ch/JPd6

An interdisciplinary team of researchers at @UMichMedicine has developed a simple yet powerful solution to one of the deadliest hospital-acquired infections: ventilator-associated pneumonia. myumi.ch/n1EEd

A study led by @UMich scientist Mia Howard showed that goldenrod that grew in fields fed annually with agricultural levels of nitrogen may be more likely to defend against insects. myumi.ch/dgrg4

A flight corridor for testing drones and electric aircraft will link @UMich’s one-of-a-kind autonomy research and proving ground facilities in Ann Arbor to @MichiganCentral’s real-world, urban testbed and innovation district in Detroit. myumi.ch/XyxVr

There are estimates that more than 24 million people have experienced improved vision and independence from glasses and contact lenses, thanks to bladeless LASIK, discovered by researchers at @UMichMedicine's @UMKelloggEye more than 30 years ago. myumi.ch/n1E4N

.@ArthurLupia – a distinguished researcher, educator and administrator whose career has included federal government roles in two U.S. presidential administrations – has been appointed to become @UMich’s next vice president for research and innovation. myumi.ch/5kqrA

A recent study from @UMichLSA researchers opens new ways to think about neurodegeneration that could help protect patients against that degradation and neurological decline in the future. myumi.ch/mRJnk

Aiming to overcome barriers that prevent digital twins from delivering on their promise to improve manufacturing, the @UMich and Arizona State University are inviting industrial partners to participate in a new Center for Digital Twins in Manufacturing. myumi.ch/5kqZ8

A $10.3M investment from @DARPA is backing a UM-led project to predict the lifespan of 3D-printed metal parts made with laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). The goal: ensure reliable, field-ready parts where replacement delays can be mission-critical. myumi.ch/8qEd5

Smartphones can help people stay healthy by monitoring their sleep, steps and heart rate, but they also can help reveal issues tied to mental health, new research by @UMich shows. myumi.ch/e3EPJ

A @UMich study recently found extended family members, such as siblings, cousins and grandparents, are the most influential mentors for Latino emerging adults—challenging traditional mentorship models that typically focus on teachers or community leaders. myumi.ch/pVdqQ

A study conducted by @UMichMedicine researcher James Dupree finds commercial claims databases can be used with accuracy to identify in vitro fertilization cycles covered by insurance and key clinical outcomes. myumi.ch/79XRx

The @UMich Research and Academic Safety Committee has awarded five faculty and staff members with awards honoring their commitment to maintaining a safe research environment at the University of Michigan. myumi.ch/E87j3

A new @UMSI study finds that women are about 28% less likely than men to promote their scientific papers on X (formerly Twitter)— and the gap widens as women climb the ladder. myumi.ch/g3MbQ

Around 1 in 6 older adults take aspirin as their primary method of preventing cardiovascular disease – despite stricter guidelines that no longer always call for it, a @UMich study finds. myumi.ch/5kq5M

A new @UMSI study finds that gender minorities, women and disabled individuals—especially those who are neurodivergent or living with mental health conditions—hold significantly more negative attitudes toward AI than their majority-group peers. myumi.ch/Xy5jW

In support of our commitment to protecting the integrity and security of @UMich’s research operations, we’ve launched a webpage with clear, concise information on research security policies, compliance training, lab safety protocols and other resources. myumi.ch/dgXrV