Michigan Research
July 2025This month, we spotlight how the University of Michigan is going all in on artificial intelligence, treating it not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for discovery across every discipline.
From medicine to literature, AI is helping U-M researchers accelerate breakthroughs, personalize learning and reimagine what’s possible. And with major investments in talent, tools and responsible deployment, U-M is positioned to lead this new era of research.
What’s on This Page
Artificial Ovaries Are On the Horizon
By Eric Shaw
At the University of Michigan, researchers are building a first-of-its-kind artificial ovary—giving hope to young survivors who lost the chance to grow, develop or have children. Powered by breakthroughs in single-cell biology and cross-campus collaboration, this innovation could transform reproductive medicine forever.
Single Cells, Big Impact: How MIDAS Seed Funding Catalyzed a Research Revolution at U-M
By Justin Varney
Michigan Institute for Data and AI in Society
From a single $1.25 million spark, a data-driven revolution was born. U-M’s single-cell research didn’t just grow—it exploded, transforming how we understand health, disease, and collaboration itself.
See how one MIDAS seed grant launched a campus-wide revolution in single-cell science.
Going All-In on AI: A New Era for Research at Michigan
By Jing Liu
Executive Director, Michigan Institute for Data and AI in Society (MIDAS)
From disease prediction to music composition, artificial intelligence is quietly transforming how we discover, create and solve problems. At the University of Michigan, researchers across every discipline are using AI to accelerate breakthroughs, improve lives and ask entirely new questions, while working to ensure these powerful tools are used ethically and responsibly.
Explore how U-M is going all in on AI to lead the next era of research.
Comparative Literature: Translating with AI
By Kate Barnes
AI isn’t just reshaping science, it’s redefining storytelling. At U-M, researchers are using large language models to bridge cultures, challenge linguistic hierarchies and reimagine how we learn languages.
Read how U-M researchers are using AI to reimagine language learning and literary translation.
Impact Stories
Personalizing Cancer Recovery Through Reprogrammed Cells
What if your own skin cells could help you heal from cancer? At U-M, researchers are using AI and cell reprogramming to make personalized, donor-free bone marrow recovery a reality.
By Wendy Sutton
U-M Drives Hydrogen Safety Standards for Global Transition to Clean Energy
Hydrogen could power the clean energy future, but only if it’s safe. At U-M, researchers are leading global efforts to prevent disasters and set the safety standards industries need.
By Wendy Sutton
Emergency Medicine at U-M Positions AI as a Department-Wide Strategy
In emergency medicine, every second counts. At U-M, AI is no longer a tool, it’s a strategy to transform how we diagnose, teach and save lives.
By Danielle Jimenez
The As-If Machine: Walking in Someone Else’s Shoes
You can only live one life, but what if AI could help you imagine others? U-M’s “As-If Machine” uses co-written narratives to bridge social divides through empathy.
By Kelsey Keeves
About Michigan Research
Michigan Research is the University of Michigan’s flagship monthly e-newsletter, produced by the Office of the Vice President for Research. Each edition spotlights groundbreaking U-M research and scholarship that addresses critical challenges, sparks innovation and shapes the future across a range of disciplines.