Founded in 2008 by philanthropist A. Alfred Taubman, the institute is dedicated to fundamental discovery, and to advancing our knowledge of the causes, treatment, and prevention of diseases and conditions that affect mankind.

What is a physician-researcher, and why do we need more of them?

Thanks for visiting our ResarchPalooza 2025 booth!  It was a pleasure to have you stop by! Read on for additional resources and information about physician-researchers, why we need more of them, and how the Taubman Institute supports that aim. When you are finished, take this three-question quiz for a chance to win Taubman Institute gear!  …

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TIIP team studying artery disease tapped for international consortium

A research program that was given a boost by a Taubman Institute Innovation Project (TIIP) grant has been selected to be part of a consortium sponsored by the Leducq Foundation, an international grant-making organization. Physician-researchers at Michigan Medicine formed a team to study dysplasia-associated arterial diseases (DAAD), which are characterized by abnormal development of blood…

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Taubman Emerging Scholar honored with endowed professorship

An oncology researcher making strides in the difficult field of brain tumors will be named the inaugural Achtenberg Family Research Professor in Radiation Oncology. Taubman Emerging Scholar Dan Wahl, MD, PhD, impressed the generous donors with his passion for oncology research while caring for a member of the Achtenberg family.  Dr. Wahl is a associate…

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