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The CDB PhD program at U-M offers cutting-edge training in a collaborative environment.
Ready to shape the future of biomedical research?
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Science, community, and a bit of friendly competition! After a day filled with research presentations and poster sessions, we wrapped up the CDB retreat with some pickleball fun.
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Our 2025 CDB Scientific Retreat was a fantastic day filled with engaging talks and inspiring poster presentations! A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to its success!
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Highlights from our 2025 Retreat include welcoming our newest cohort of CDB graduate students, celebrating the incredible postdocs who have joined us this year, and honoring the graduation of 15 newly minted PhDs.
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New Publication by Ligia B. Schmitd, PhD (Giger lab)!
Science Translational Medicine published, "Deletion of murine Sarm1 results in a microenvironment that delays peripheral nerve regeneration after injury."
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New Publication by Pilar Rivero-Ríos, PhD (Weisman lab)
New Publication by Pilar, “PI(3)P coordinates SNX17- and SNX27-dependent protein recycling for long-term synaptic plasticity,” has been published in the Journal of Cell Biology.
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Congratulations to Roman Giger!
Dr. Giger is the recipient of the Research to Prevent Blindness Stein Innovation Award.
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"Our Invisible Cradle" written by Ian McCue (@pearringlab) in EquilibriUM. From the first microscopes to today’s imaging of living cells, Ian reflects on how glass has both shaped our understanding of life’s origins.
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The Sarah Winans Newman Lecture featured Dr. Ilya Levental (UVA) presenting “Design Principles of Living Membranes.” Grateful for the chance to learn, connect, and celebrate science.
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Congratulations to Dr. Erez Cohen (@PierreCoulombe8 lab) of CDB for receiving the Outstanding Postdoctoral Fellow Award!
This award recognizes postdocs excelling in research, teaching, mentoring, service, and leadership.
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Hats off to our incredible postdocs—proudly showing their CDB spirit!
During National Postdoc Appreciation Week, we celebrate their dedication, passion, and impact on discovery.
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