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Internal Medicine Basic & Translational Research

The University of Michigan Medical School Department of Internal Medicine is engaged in groundbreaking basic and translational research, led by faculty leaders in the field. 

Transformative Basic & Translational Research

The Department of Internal Medicine community of researchers stretched across our 13 divisions conduct relevant and transformative basic and translational research, working collaboratively on projects for more impactful research. 

Supported by the University of Michigan Medical School Office of Research, our researchers are leaders in their fields, devoted to increasing knowledge of disease processes and translating these findings into better disease management and targeted treatment options.

Annual Research Symposium

Our Annual Research Symposium showcases research completed by our residents and provides an opportunity for fellows, students and faculty to present their work.

Learn more about our research
  • Allergy & Clinical Immunology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Gastroenterology & Hepatology
  • General Medicine
  • Genetic Medicine
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Palliative Medicine
  • Hematology & Oncology
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Metabolism, Endocrinology & Diabetes
  • Nephrology
  • Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
  • Rheumatology
  • Research Facilities

    Our campus offers an abundance of facilities designed to support research and innovation. Our spaces are dedicated to academic excellence, biomedical research, and clinical healthcare. Collectively, our facilities exemplify Michigan Medicine's mission of advancing healthcare to serve Michigan and the world at large.

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    Basic & Translational Research Leadership
    Michelle Kahlenberg J Michelle Kahlenberg MD, PhD
    Giles G Bole M.D. and Dorothy Mulkey M.D. Research Professor of Rheumatology
    Associate Chair, Department of Internal Medicine
    Professor of Internal Medicine
    Professor of Dermatology and Associate Division Chief for Basic and Translational Research
    labcoat John Y Kao, MD
    Professor
    Aerial view of C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital See Where Training Takes Place

    Expand your career trajectory in a high-volume academic medical center that also supports and excels in a wide range of basic science, translational and clinical research programs.

  • See Training Locations
  • Researchers in front of their posters Resident Research Opportunities

    Scholarship and discovery are essential components of academic medical leadership. To complement our clinical experiences, each resident has the opportunity to complete a research project during their training.

  • Discover Resident Research
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