Brittany Bowman, Ph.D., and Stefanie Galban, Ph.D., have received awards from the Endowment for Basic Science.

A pediatric cancer patient received new 3D metallic ribs from Spain to help treat and manage her disease.

1 in 3 parents who have set up a portal for kids have used it to get advice about their child’s illness, injury or symptoms

In the wake of a Surgeon General’s advisory, experts offer tips for families of teens and tweens

C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Children's Hospital of Michigan, and Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital announce their commitment to what's believed to be a first-of-its-kind quality collaborative designed to identify and address equity issues for pediatric patients and their families receiving care at their hospitals.

U-M Health is implementing a project called the medical plastics recycling initiative with the goal of reducing waste and taking a step toward the organization’s carbon neutrality goals. After a successful pilot in Mott and VonVoigtlander, the initiative is rolling out into other operating rooms, targeting “blue wrap” and other non-contaminated medical plastics to increase the recycle rate and divert plastics from landfills. DuPont has been a key ally in this project, helping to create environmentally safe solutions for the organization.

Ruma Banerjee, PhD, will lead the basic biomedical research cluster of M-PACT, a new program to increase faculty diversity.

A national study of blood ferritin and hemoglobin levels from tween, teen and young adult females suggests routine screening might be needed for iron deficiency and anemia

Alex Missman has been awarded a position in the Chemistry Biology Interface Training Program.

Giselle Flores, a PhD student, was awarded a position in the Genetics Training Program.

Smith lab publishes research article in Structure

University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital recognized as No.1 children's hospital in Michigan.

Tummy aches are common among kids, with one in six parents in a national poll saying their child experiences them at least once a month, but not all parents seek professional advice when belly pain becomes a regular occurrence. An expert explains four ways parents can manage and respond.

Evan Arnold has received a UMMS Master's Program Graduate Student Award.

New research from Michigan Medicine shows that excessive physical activity during summer sports can lead to weakened tendons and bones in children. It is crucial to balance activity with rest to prevent injury.