Interdisciplinary Programs
Collaborating to Shape Biomedical Science Education
At the U-M Medical School, graduate students benefit from programs that cross traditional departmental boundaries, creating rich interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
U-M Medical School Interdisciplinary Programs
Collaboration is a hallmark of all 14 PhD programs at the University of Michigan Medical School, offering students unlimited opportunities to engage with peers and faculty across diverse domains.
In particular, the following graduate programs unite faculty scientists from multiple U-M departments to prepare students for careers in transformative areas of research.
Programs Driving Transformative Research
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Michigan Medicine leadership changes set for regents consideration
Two leadership positions for Michigan Medicine set for approval by U-M Board of Regents
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Medical School well-represented among Strategic Initiative Fund’s first recipients
On Aug. 26, the University of Michigan announced 37 projects that will receive $40 million in initial funding from the Strategic Initiative Fund to pursue bold ideas.
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New oral nanomedicine boosts effectiveness of cancer immunotherapies
University of Michigan researchers developed an oral drug that can increase the ability of T cells to attack tumors. The drug uses the microbial metabolite 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid, which is derived from dietary fiber.
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Michigan Medicine to celebrate GME Professionals Day August 21
Graduate Medical Education (GME) Professional’s Day — August 21 — is a dedicated moment to pause, recognize, and celebrate the extraordinary team members who serve as the backbone of the GME educational mission at Michigan Medicine.
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Medical students develop novel technological solutions for unmet patient needs
University of Michigan medical students showcased AI-driven healthcare innovation projects focused on melanoma support, transplant recovery and primary care access.
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H. David Humes, MD, named 2026 Distinguished University Innovator of the Year
H. David Humes, MD, is being awarded this year’s Distinguished University Innovator of the Year. The award is the highest honor for U-M faculty members who have developed transformative ideas, processes or technologies and shepherded them to market for broad societal impact.
