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Generous donation by Gilbert S. Omenn, Ph.D., and wife, Martha A. Darling, leads to first named basic sciences department for U-M Medical School

The U-M Medical School's Department of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics (DCMB) will be renamed the Gilbert S. Omenn DCMB following a substantial $25 million gift from Dr. Omenn — a center member — and his wife, Martha Darling.

The plan is to utilize the money to galvanize AI-driven research initiatives in the Department of Internal Medicine and beyond.

What do people have to say about this donation?

“We are incredibly appreciative of this gift from Gil and Martha that will be transformational in enabling pivotal discoveries and progress in health care. AI and computational medicine will dramatically change health care delivery, and this gift helps us be at the forefront of that innovation."

“The vision and generosity of Dr. Omenn and Ms. Darling will strengthen and accelerate the University of Michigan’s place as a leader in the values-driven development of AI and bioinformatics. Coupled with our commitment to human health and wellbeing, this gift will catalyze new discoveries and open new possibilities, redefining treatments and transforming lives.”

“We are so incredibly fortunate to be beneficiaries of this gift, which will allow us to recruit and retain the best faculty and remain on the cutting-edge of the application of A.I., machine learning and other computational methods for helping humankind.

Marschall S. Runge, M.D., Ph.D.,

Strategic Advisory

Board Member,

University of Michigan

Center for RNA Biomedicine

CEO and Dean,

U-M Medical School

Santa J. Ono, Ph.D.

President,

University of Michigan

Brian Athey, Ph.D.,

Faculty Member,

Center for RNA Biomedicine

Michael Savageau Collegiate Professor,

Founding Chair,

U-M Department of Computational Biomedicine

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Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 2 p.m.

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U-M Medical School seeks applicants for Research Operations, Management & Strategy Fellowship

All application materials should be submitted through the application in Competition Space and are due by Monday, October 21.

If you have any questions, please contact Maria Castro, Ph.D. (mariacas@umich.edu) or Analisa DiFeo, Ph.D. (adifeo@med.umich.edu)

The Research Operations, Management & Strategy (ROMS) Fellowship is a two-year, paid, full-time position at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, MI. The fellowship provides a unique and valuable experience for biomedical Ph.D. graduates and postdoctoral trainees looking to transition from the research bench to rewarding careers in research operations and administration.

In-person information session: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | 3:30 p.m.

Taubman Health Sciences Library (THSL) 5320

Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

 Here is the link to RVSP. Please complete the form to RSVP by October 28, 2024.

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