Faculty Results

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Can AI help predict outcomes in ovarian cancer?

International team of researchers awarded multimillion-dollar grant to apply AI to identify factors tied to long term survival

Epidemiology professor Leigh Pearce is leading an international team conducting AI-driven analysis to predict ovarian cancer survival and treatment response. Their analysis will help guide treatment selection and clinical trial recommendations.

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On the Heights: February 2026

February highlights include faculty expertise on AI-driven cancer research, youth violence prevention, farmworker housing policy, epigenetics and ultra-processed foods, and a new state advisory appointment.

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Epigenetics: Making sense of nutritional triggers

Dana Dolinoy discusses her work on the Michigan Minds podcast

Epigenetics, the study of how environmental and behavioral factors modify gene expression, helps explain how what we eat influences our health.

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Michigan Public Health faculty rank among most cited researchers

Michigan Public Health faculty rank among the world’s most cited researchers, demonstrating leadership in biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, policy, and nutrition. With 58 faculty in the global top 2%, Michigan excels in innovation, research impact, and public health education across six interdisciplinary departments.