July 20, 2020
Register to be part of clinical trials
If you would like to register to be part of clinical trials or other research projects at Michigan, including COVID-19 research, please register here .
Research
July 20, 2020
Search for COVID-19 cases in Washtenaw County
Here is a site from the Health Department of Washtenaw County where you can search for COVID-19 cases in Washtenaw County by zip code near the bottom of the page.
July 20, 2020
Here is an easy to read transmission risk chart.
Here is an easy to read transmission risk chart.
July 20, 2020
Mask Up Michigan
The “Mask Up Michigan” order requires individuals to wear a face-covering when they are in an indoor public space or a crowded outdoor space. It is based on data showing that wearing a mask can significantly reduce spread. You can read a nice synopsis
July 20, 2020
COVID-19 pandemic is disproportionately affecting young faculty!
A recent study shows how the COVID-19 pandemic is disproportionately affecting young faculty and especially female scientists working in “bench sciences” and scientists with young children. This could have important short and long term effects on careers and institutions.
July 13, 2020
Scientists are drowning in COVID-19 papers.
Scientists are drowning in COVID-19 papers. See this new tool to help !
July 13, 2020
Why are viruses hard to kill? Virologists explain why these tiny parasites are so tough to treat
Our own Infectious Disease Physician and viral epidemiologist, Dr. Adam Lauring was interviewed by NBC News on "Why are viruses hard to kill?" Find the story here .
July 13, 2020
Without protections, watch out for unintended consequences of COVID-19 immunity tests
An article from the University Record on the sociological consequences of immunity/antibody tests. Read more here .
July 13, 2020
Antibody Tests For Coronavirus Can Miss The Mark
An interview from NPR on why antibody false positives will be a problem. Read more here.
July 13, 2020
We Need a New Social Contract for the Coronavirus
An interesting piece published in the NY Times by David Kessler, former head of the FDA highlights issues regarding the decisions that need to be made to return to work. Read more here .