U-M Department of Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan has been a leader in the advancement of patient care, education, and research since its establishment in 1848.

[U-M Department of Internal Medicine @UMIntMed]

Congratulations to Dr. John Varga on delivering the prestigious Philip Hench Memorial Lecture at #ACRConvergence2026! His research explores new possibilities for reversing fibrosis in scleroderma and transforming the future of treatment.

Read more: https://t.co/upT9Wytif4

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Could a diabetes medication offer benefits beyond blood sugar control? Dr. Eugene Chen and team uncovered how sotagliflozin may help reduce blood clot formation and lower heart attack and stroke risk.

Read more about the findings: https://t.co/azIlidvjOK

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Join us today for Grand Rounds on "The Many Shades of Gray: Decoding Fungal Disease" by Dr. Marisa Miceli, clinical professor of Infectious Diseases.

🗓️ Nov. 6
⏰ 12 PM
📍 Ford Auditorium or Zoom

Learn more: https://t.co/5ZyG9qM3bt

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Congratulations, @StephptaylorCLT! 🎉

[Stephanie Parks Taylor @StephptaylorCLT]

Hard launching exciting news that I’ll be taking over as Program Director of @HMS_MI from the legendary Scott Flanders. I am thrilled to be leading this team in the amazing work they’re doing to improve care for patients across the state of Michigan… and beyond!

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It's time to rethink bronchiectasis. Save the date for our free virtual panel discussion and hear from U-M experts on the latest advances in bronchiectasis diagnosis, management, and emerging therapies.

🗓️ Jan. 26
⏰ 3-4 PM EST
💻 Live panel via Zoom

More details coming soon!

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New research by Dr. @KretzlerM and team, published in @NatureMedicine, explores how semaglutide may protect kidney health in people with type 2 diabetes and CKD.

Read more: https://t.co/aHMRHNMqnS

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Join us for Grand Rounds on "Pathobiology and Reversability of Prediabetes: Observations from the POP-ABC and PROP-ABC Studies" by Dr. Sam Dagogo-Jack, professor at the University of Tennessee.

🗓️ Oct. 30
⏰ 12PM
📍 Ford Auditorium or Zoom

Learn more: https://t.co/eZ6PU0tEfV

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Faculty Spotlight!

From genetic discovery to better patient care. Learn how @SanthiKGanesh is advancing research into rare vascular diseases and working to turn scientific insights into new possibilities for diagnosis and treatment: https://t.co/1KUzr0IDBV

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Join us today for Grand Rounds on "Precision Oncology in Practice: How Genomic Tools are Changing Cancer Care" by Dr. @ErinCobain, clinical associate professor of Hematology/Oncology.

🗓️ Oct. 23
⏰ 12PM
📍 Ford Auditorium or Zoom

Learn more: https://t.co/RPrHabSAdH

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New research, led by senior author Dr. Eugene Chen, uncovers how the experimental compound DT-109 targets the gut–liver connection to improve (MASH) in animal models. The findings point to a promising avenue for future therapeutic development.

Read more: https://t.co/khRxeXrDg9

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Congratulations @AkbarWaljee on being named Associate Dean of Global Health Research by the Board of Regents!

[Peggy Hsu MD PhD @PeggyPHsu]

Interested in studying the origins of lung cancer and regulation of development, cell fate, metabolism in human lung progenitors? All in a rigorous, science-loving, supportive environment?

I'm looking for postdoctoral fellows, students, technicians! DM me.

Please retweet!

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🫀 Save the date!

Join us Monday, November 2, for the next Frontiers in Cardiovascular Science seminar featuring Dr. Anil Chauhan, PhD, from the University of Iowa.

📅 November 2, 2026 | 12–1 p.m.
📍 FCVC Danto Auditorium & Zoom
🔗 Scan the flyer’s QR code to join via Zoom

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Join us for Grand Rounds on "Global Health Education: Strengthening Healthcare Through International Collaboration" by Dr. Fiona Strasserking, assistant professor of Cardiology at @UTSWMedCenter.

🗓️ Oct. 16
⏰ 12PM
📍 Ford Auditorium or Zoom

Learn more: https://t.co/CtFGYjqajS

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🔬Advancing care. Transforming lives.

Meet Dr. Jacqueline Madison and learn how she is helping move autoimmune disease care forward!

Read more: https://t.co/TEbFGNhuvc

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🧠 Rethinking pain. Reimagining possibilities.

We're proud to share that Drs. Daniel Clauw and @AftonHassett will join the live panel discussion in the next Mini Symposium Series.

📅 November 19 | 2 p.m. ET
💻 Join virtually via Zoom

Learn more: https://t.co/9H00e1bNi1

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What should we know about lung nodules? Following Pope Leo XIV's announcement about his upcoming surgery to remove a lung nodule, Dr. Kristin Collier (@HSRdirector) spoke with @PillarCatholic to explain what they are and how they're treated.

Read more: https://t.co/vIqHHLj5k5

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Dr. Greta Branford is part of Michigan Medicine's In Basket 360 workgroup helping improve the MiChart experience for physicians and nurses.

Learn more about their award-winning work and Dr. Branford's research: https://t.co/HqxyaDb0OO

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The Council of Medical Specialty Societies recently partnered with @CAJamesMD and his team to develop a Physician Readiness for AI in Clinical Practice report to identify opportunities and challenges in education and clinical workflows.

Read more: https://t.co/Rt0qoZ0qRx

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Congratulations to lead investigators, Drs. Adam Lauring and Emily Toth Martin, and their team of researchers, on receiving this major award toward influenza research!

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A $14.2 million grant from the @NIH will fund a team of the country’s leading influenza researchers’ efforts to analyze flu transmission data from hundreds of Michigan households. https://t.co/ii2xTpDCrb