CPOD unites research in clinical, basic, translational, and applied sciences with a common goal:
To understand the basic mechanisms by which organs and tissues are formed and maintained, and to use this knowledge to create long-lasting artificial organs, improved stem cell therapies, and effective organ transplantation systems that will correct acquired and genetic human diseases.
The Center for Cell Plasticity and Organ Design (CPOD) formerly known as, Center for Organogenesis, was established in 1995 and now includes 168 faculty members that come from 33 departments across 6 schools and colleges at the University of Michigan (Medical School, School of Dentistry, College of Engineering, College of Literature, Science & the Arts, and School of Public Health) and UM-Dearborn (College of Engineering & Computer Science). Our research across campus' shows the truly interdisciplinary nature of our Center. We actively seek new members from across the University of Michigan.
Current Distribution of CPOD Faculty:
Medical School
- Biological Chemistry: 3 members
- Cardiac Surgery: 2 members
- Cell & Developmental Biology: 13 members
- Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics: 1 member
- Dermatology: 3 members
- Human Genetics: 12 members
- Internal Medicine: 17 members
- Microbiology & Immunology: 2 members
- Molecular & Integrative Physiology: 16 members
- Neurology: 5 members
- Neurosurgery: 3 members
- Obstetrics & Gynecology: 1 member
- Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences: 9 members
- Orthopedic Surgery: 8 members
- Otolaryngology: 2 members
- Pathology: 7 members
- Pediatrics: 5 members
- Pharmacology: 5 members
- Radiology: 1 member
- Surgery: 6 members
School of Dentistry
- Biologic & Materials Sciences & Prosthodontics: 11 members
- Cariology, Restorative Sciences & Endodontics: 2 members
- Orthodontics & Pediatric Dentistry: 1 member
- Periodontics & Oral Medicine: 4 members
College of Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering: 10 members
- Chemical Engineering: 1 member
- Materials Science & Engineering: 1 member
- Mechanical Engineering: 3 members
College of Literature, Science, and the Arts
- Ecology & Evolutionary Biology: 1 member
- Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology: 9 members
School of Public Health
- Environmental Health Sciences: 1 member
- Nutritional Sciences: 2 members
College of Engineering & Computer Science (UM Dearborn)
- Mechanical Engineering: 1 member
Faculty membership applications can be found below. Please submit your application in PDF format to [email protected].
