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ALS diagnosis and survival linked to metals in blood, urine

New research from Kelly Bakulski

New research from the University of Michigan indicates that people with higher levels of metals found in their blood and urine may be more likely to be diagnosed with — and die from — amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Reunited at SPH

Family's Holocaust mystery brings two public health professors together

Uncovering a surprising connection between the families of Michigan Public Health faculty members Kate Bauer and Irene Butter

Michigan Public Health professor Kate Bauer and her family had long wondered about the family that had taken in their ancestor during the Holocaust. A guest speaker at Bauer’s children’s school led to a surprising discovery, linking the families of two School of Public Health faculty members.