2021: News Archive
December 16, 2021
Finding your roots: Project allows physician to bring his passions back home
Technology finally caught up with Akbar Waljee's desire to conduct meaningful global health work in his native Kenya
December 15, 2021
$30M gift to establish the Ronald Weiser Center for Prostate Cancer at Michigan Medicine
Gift will elevate patient care through investment in staff, infrastructure, technology and more
December 14, 2021
Can I sign your walking stick? New exhibit highlights a graduation tradition
Long before yearbooks or social media, college and professional school graduates carved their signatures on ceremonial canes to forever remember each other’s friendship
December 03, 2021
Aruna V. Sarma, Ph.D., MHA, appointed assistant dean for research faculty
In her new role, she will lead Michigan Medicine efforts in developing and promoting research track faculty members
November 16, 2021
The Nature Index: Michigan Medicine No. 3 healthcare institution for scientific research in 2020
Compiled by Nature Research, rankings provide an overview of research for institutions and countries based on the number of scientific articles published in 82 high-quality natural-science journals
November 10, 2021
Lori J. Pierce, M.D., earns lifetime achievement award for contributions to radiation oncology
The award is considered the highest achievement for a member of the American Society for Radiation Oncology
November 04, 2021
Data science collaboration to improve health in Kenya garners National Institutes of Health funding
The project will be the first-of its kind initiative in the region, harnessing artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other emerging technologies to improve health and care delivery in local communities
October 27, 2021
John Ayanian, Janet Smith to deliver Distinguished University Professorship lectures on Nov. 3
The Board of Regents established these professorships to recognize senior faculty who have exceptional scholarly or creative achievements, national and international reputations for academic excellence and superior records of teaching, mentoring and service
October 21, 2021
Debra F. Weinstein, M.D., appointed as new EVDAA in Medical School and chief academic officer for Michigan Medicine
The EVDAA/CAO is responsible for the educational mission of Michigan Medicine — which includes strategic development, operational oversight, and budgetary accountability — as well as faculty affairs and faculty development activities
October 19, 2021
U-M Pharmacology Chair Lori Isom, Ph.D., elected to the National Academy of Medicine
The academy recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service and who have made major contributions to the advancement of the medical sciences, health care, and public health
September 23, 2021
Valuing culture and mentorship: Q&A with John Carethers, M.D., chair of Internal Medicine
He discusses his term as chair, the challenges his teams face, where he sees the department going in the future, and what his advice is for the next generation of leaders
September 23, 2021
Board of Regents approves appointment of two Medical School faculty to leadership positions
Karl J. Jepsen, Ph.D., is associate dean for research and Daniel E. Michele, Ph.D., is interim chair of the Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology, both effective Sept. 1
September 15, 2021
First-year medical student Sam Grewe wins gold at Paralympics
He competed in the men’s T63 high jump shortly after starting his path forward as an aspiring physician
September 08, 2021
Rajesh S. Mangrulkar, M.D., named director of the U-M Center for Interprofessional Education
The center works to transform collaborative health practice through engaged and experiential learning across disciplines and professions
September 01, 2021
Brain food: Michigan Medicine hosts food drive to help kids learn and serve neighbors in need
Drive-up donation site and online giving effort for Food Gatherers will help address record demand for food and toiletries, and support the health of adults and children
August 11, 2021
Erin M. Larowe named Medical School director of communications
She has extensive communication expertise and experience from a career spanning more than 20 years at the University of Michigan, including the Department of Surgery
August 03, 2021
Connections between U-M, Physicians for Human Rights are creating opportunities for learners
The experiment comes at a critical time; the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed grave health disparities that — for many — emphasize the need for advocating on behalf of vulnerable populations
August 03, 2021
What does it take to get into Michigan’s medical school? Just ask the new dean
The conversation provides insight into what admissions is looking for in prospective students
July 21, 2021
M1 journey begins July 24 when White Coat ceremony returns to Hill Auditorium
The incoming Class of 2021 will gather in-person to kick-off their M1 Launch — an orientation and official welcome to the school they will call home for at least the next four years
July 15, 2021
Mary-Ann Mycek, Ph.D., appointed interim chair of Department of Biomedical Engineering
She takes leadership of BME — a joint department of the Medical School and College of Engineering — from Lonnie Shea, Ph.D., who chose to step down as chair
June 14, 2021
New Michigan Medicine hospital has a name: The Pavilion at University of Michigan Health
The new adult inpatient facility is scheduled to open for patient care in the fall of 2025
June 09, 2021
Meet Michigan Medicine: Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Team offers various stakeholders a rich menu, including career services, wellness counsel, communication, training grant support — and more.
May 28, 2021
Deborah R. Berman, M.D., appointed interim assistant dean for admissions
An associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the Division of Fetal Medicine in the Medical School, she is passionate about medical students and their wellbeing
May 20, 2021
Regents approve Orthopaedic Surgery chair and interim dean to lead medical education program
Michelle S. Caird, M.D., is chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, effective May 1; and Steven E. Gay, M.D., to serve as interim associate dean for medical student education, effective July 1
May 20, 2021