Launching New Programs & Research Initiatives
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Sean Morrison, Ph.D., assistant professor of internal medicine and of cell and developmental biology, has made incredible strides studying neural crest stem cells with help from researchers Genevieve Kruger and Tashihide Iwashita Photo: Martin Vloet |
Goal: $235 million
The U-M Health System has many thematic initiatives targeted for philanthropic support. These include the following.
Aging
Basic science research
Biotechnology
Cancer
Cardiovascular sciences
Debt reduction for interns and residents
Depression
Diseases
Genetics, proteomics and bioinformatics
Integrative (complementary and alternative) medicine
Maternal and child health
Nanotechnology
Ophthalmology and visual sciences
Technology transfer
Translational Research
Patient Care in the hospitals and health centers
Experimental clinical equipment
Women’s health
Each of these areas has many specific Campaign needs. Therefore, a goal of $235 million has been set, including endowment of $65 million and expendable funds of $170 million.