Nutritional Sciences,Faculty

a woman, woman with child, and man wearing a mask while exposed to an air pollutant

$26M NIH grant addresses environment influences on child health

New project from Michael Elliott

Backed by a $26 million federal grant, researchers at three Michigan universities, a leading health care system, and a state agency will continue a long-term study of how exposure to environmental factors during pregnancy and early childhood can impact health for a lifetime.

Bhramar Mukherjee

Bhramar Mukherjee named Distinguished University Professor

Bhramar Mukherjee, John D. Kalbfleisch Collegiate Professor and chair of Biostatistics at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, has been awarded the university’s highest professorship of Distinguished University Professor.

Edward Norton

Edward Norton named UnitedHealthcare Professor of Health Care Management

The University of Michigan Board of Regents approved the appointment of Edward Norton as UnitedHealthcare Professor of Health Care Management. The endowed professorship was established in 2018 to support a selected tenured faculty member whose work aligns with UnitedHealthcare’s commitment to a value-based healthcare system.

Headshot of Justin Heinze.

Justin Heinze receives Henry Russel Award

Justin Heinze, associate professor of Health Behavior and Health Education, was one of four recipients of the Henry Russel Awards, the university’s highest honor for early or mid-career faculty members.