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University of Michigan biostatistics researcher turns complex health data into better treatment decisions

Honored with the 2026 Excellence in Research Award, Donglin Zeng develops tools that help clinicians identify more effective treatments for individual patients and guide public health decisions

University of Michigan biostatistician Donglin Zeng transforms complex health data into precision medicine tools that help clinicians personalize treatments and improve public health decisions. Honored with the 2026 Excellence in Research Award, his work blends statistics, machine learning and patient care to advance evidence-based medicine, vaccine research and healthier outcomes.

Cyclospora: Questions, confusion return as Michigan reports 2 deaths connected to the food-borne parasite

University of Michigan epidemiologists Joseph Eisenberg and Juan Luis Marquez discuss cyclospora and the two reported deaths in Michigan, amid increasing cases and hospitalizations in the state.

U-M celebrates leaders shaping global learning

Matthew Boulton receives President’s Award for Leadership in International Education

Three U-M leaders whose work has strengthened global education opportunities for students will receive this year’s President’s Award for Leadership in International Education: Matthew Boulton and Angelo Pitillo in the Distinguished Service category and Susan Atkins in the Rising Professional category.

Former pandemic adviser says political infighting puts hard-won COVID-19 lessons at risk

Michigan Public Health Chief Health Policy Officer and pandemic preparedness expert, Dr. Anand Parekh, advised policymakers on protecting the public from COVID-19 as the never-before-seen virus swept the globe and claimed millions of lives.

On the Heights: July 2026

Stay informed with the latest from the University of Michigan School of Public Health community in our monthly digest. Faculty expertise in action, new research, policy advocacy, and community engagement highlight our continued commitment to advancing public health and creating positive change.

New dean brings collaborative global health leadership to Michigan Public Health

Dr. Charles B. Holmes, MPH ’95, brings decades of experience in infectious disease, policy and global partnerships to lead the school at a critical time

Dr. Charles B. Holmes, MPH ’95, was appointed dean of the University of Michigan School of Public Health, bringing global health leadership in infectious disease, policy, HIV prevention, tuberculosis vaccine access and community partnerships. His collaborative approach emphasizes scientific rigor, trust, health equity and preparing future public health leaders for impact.