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About The Team Impact News Contact Commercialization Education Programs & Training FFMI fast PACE Path of Excellence: Innovation & Entrepreneurship Aikens Innovation Academy at the Frankel Cardiovascular Center Biomedical Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate Program Funding & Mentorship Frankel Innovation Initiative MTRAC for Life Sciences Innovation Hub U-M Therapeutic Innovation Fund Idea Consultation Biomedical Innovation Portfolio Michigan Biomedical Venture Fund Business Development University of Michigan Michigan Medicine M Health Lab U-M Medical School UMMS Office of Research Login LOGIN Forgot Password Remember Me Fast Forward Medical Innovation is the front door to biomedical commercialization at the University of Michigan and across the state of Michigan. PETER HIGGINS is part of a team working on six projects in GI and Psoriasis with AbbVie. MELVIN MCINNIS is on a research team developing a new app that helps patients with bipolar disorder. SUSAN WESTON'S sleep apnea is being treated with a new drug alternative to CPAP. Mukesh Nyati, Ph.D., is on a team developing a potential new EGFR-TKI resistant cancer treatment. We are part of the broader U-M entrepreneurial ecosystem, working with our campus partners to create a robust network of resources for our researchers. RICH MILLER is working with Amway on an anti-aging compound. JUDY LEOPOLD is on a research team working on new therapies for colorectal cancer. RON DOYEN suffered from a shaking disorder in his hands until he had surgery that used electrodes in his brain to “turn off” the tremors. Kayvan Najarian, Ph.D. & Brahmajee Nallamothu, M.D., are working on a computer-aided system to analyze coronary angiograms. We offer funding, education, and industry partnerships at all levels, igniting biomedical innovation in Michigan and beyond. GRANT HASSE couldn't vocalize until doctors fashioned a voice box and vocal cords from his tissue. CAGRI BESIRLI is on a research team developing a new device for delivering eye anesthesia. MATTHIAS KRETZLER is leading a nephrology consortium that includes AstraZeneca and Eli Lilly and Company. Ariella Shikanov, Ph.D., is developing a cell therapy device that targets premature ovarian insufficiency. We are at the forefront of developing new drugs and technologies that are improving the lives of patients and their families. BILL CHEY is working on a MOU with NSF International for FODMAP food testing. HELEN KALES is part of a team working on a web-based tool to help dementia patients and caregivers. DAVID PARKER battled heart disease for 10 years until he received a new heart. Today he is living a full, active life that includes walking, weight training, and swimming. Anna Schwendeman, Ph.D., is part of a research team developing a cancer vaccine technology. About The Team Impact News Contact Commercialization Education Programs & Training FFMI fast PACE Path of Excellence: Innovation & Entrepreneurship Aikens Innovation Academy at the Frankel Cardiovascular Center Biomedical Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate Program Funding & Mentorship Frankel Innovation Initiative MTRAC for Life Sciences Innovation Hub U-M Therapeutic Innovation Fund Idea Consultation Biomedical Innovation Portfolio Michigan Biomedical Venture Fund Business Development Fast Forward Medical Innovation offers resources and support to world-class biomedical researchers at the University of Michigan, and across the state. Our groundbreaking funding programs, dynamic educational offerings, and deep industry connections help biomedical researchers navigate the road to successful innovation and commercialization, with the ultimate goal of positively impacting human health. LEARN MORE from our director about the University of Michigan’s visionary integrated approach to biomedical innovation. Are you a researcher with an innovative idea that could impact health? Schedule an IDEA CONSULTATION . New! $20 Million gift from the Maxine and Stuart Frankel Foundation establishes the Frankel Innovation Initiative to support the research and development of life-saving therapies at Michigan Medicine. IMPACT $ 1 M MTRAC Follow-On Funding 1 + Education Participants $ 1 M Industry Funding 1 Invention Reports VIEW OUR 2018 IMPACT REPORT WHAT WE OFFER Commercialization Education Dynamic educational resources for biomedical innovators to nurture entrepreneurship and groundbreaking research. LEARN MORE Funding & Mentorship Funding and mentorship for cutting-edge biomedical research, with the ultimate goal of positively impacting human health. LEARN MORE Michigan Biomedical Venture Fund Investments in biomedical startup companies with U-M licensed IP in the domain of therapeutics, devices, diagnostics, or health IT. LEARN MORE Business Development Business catalyst, building successful relationships between U-M biomedical researchers and corporate partners and foundations. LEARN MORE INDUSTRY PARTNERS next prev INNOVATION PORTFOLIO We are the biomedical INNOVATION HUB for the entire state of Michigan. Click here to view our entire PORTFOLIO of cutting-edge technologies and therapeutics. Cell Therapy for Premature Ovarian Insufficiency #device Device Improves Stroke Treatment #device Imaging Technology Improves Pulmonary Embolism Diagnosis #healthcareit Neural Regeneration Implant Technology #device Potential New Treatment for EGFR-TKI Resistant Cancer #therapeutic EVENTS / NEWS Sign Up for Our Monthly Newsletter $20 Million Gift from Maxine & Stuart Frankel Foundation to Fund Innovative Research Frankel Innovation Initiative FFMI fastPACE Kickoff February 14, 2020 Biomedical Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate Program New program for U-M Medical School graduate students Michigan Biomedical Venture Fund Portfolio Company, EVOQ Therapeutics, Wins Accelerate Michigan Competition BREAKING NEWS Stroke Technology Wins 2019 Biomedical Innovation Cup BREAKING NEWS Duo Collaborates on Patient Communication App with Help from New Aikens Innovation Academy BREAKING NEWS High-Tech Projects Awarded $2.5 Million in Funding by MTRAC Life Sciences Innovation Hub at U-M BREAKING NEWS Commercialization Concepts, Interacting With Industry, and More Self-Guided Learning Videos MORE NEWS & EVENTS 734-615-5060 • ffmioffice@umich.edu A Unit of the U-M Medical School Office of Research IN COLLABORATION WITH Office of Tech Transfer , Business Engagement Center Center for Entrepreneurship , Zell Lurie , MICHR PHOTO CREDITS Michigan Stadium – Andrew Horne Wikipedia Commons , Michigan Diag – U-M Planet Blue State of Michigan Aerial – NASA’S Earth Observatory © Copyright 1995-2017 Regents of the University of Michigan | Disclaimer | Privacy Statement top http://innovation.medicine.umich.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/FFMIlogo-1.png X...