@UMBiointerfaces

Biointerfaces Institute - a new blueprint for interdisciplinary collaboration in the biomedical sciences at the University of Michigan

 Ann Arbor, MI
biointerfaces.umich.edu
Joined May 2019
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“Pretend you have all the money in the world. What would you do?” For Dr. Priyan Weerappuli, co-founder of Extrinsic Immunity, that question helped shape a bold vision for a new solid tumor treatment. Read about his journey: drive.google.com/file/d/174k…
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New publication! Autophagy is a critical pathwayfor survival in mIDH1 gliomas and its inhibition elicits radiosensitivity in vitro inhuman and mouse mIDH1 glioma cells, and in vivo in mIDH1 models. Read the paper here: rdcu.be/y6LWTCvEzQRa
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“A customer at rest tends to stay at rest.” At our recent Bionic Innovation Lunch, David Olson of Innovation Partnerships shared strategies for building a clear, compelling pitch—from taglines and competitor analysis to presentation formats and exit theses. Thank you, David!
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Join me on September 25 for the Scott Pranger ALS Center Symposium, featuring @drsanjaygupta (recorded) on pain, an often overlooked burden of ALS. We will also have a live panel on the subject, plus many more exciting speakers. For more info: michmed.org/XGWmn
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At our latest Bionic Innovation Lunch, we explored value propositions, stakeholder mapping, customer interviews, and ways to reduce bias. Thank you to everyone who joined us and to Jon Servoss, Interim Co-Director of Fast Forward Medical Innovation, for leading the workshop!
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Try out the Discovery 5500 Thermal Gravimetric Analysis (TGA), which measures the degradation behavior of materials! Learn more here: biointerfaces.umich.edu/core…
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Testing Your Idea in the Real World: Customer Discovery & Market Analysis Learn how to strip away assumptions and gather the evidence you need to build a viable business. 📍NCRC Research Auditorium, B10 ⌚️August 11, 12–1 PM Lunch provided! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Flyer for the Bionic Innovation Lunch and Learn Series, detailing the date, time, location, and registration form. It also includes a picture of the speaker, Jon Servoss, who is the Interim Co-Director for the Fast Forward Medical Institute.

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Last week, BI SURi students presented their summer research, offering a look into the innovative work they’ve been pursuing across a wide range of biomedical fields. We’re excited to see where they go next!
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Try out the Zetasizer Nano ZSP! The Zetasizer Nano ZSP measures particle size distribution using dynamic light scattering, ranging from approx. 0.3 nm to 10 μm, as well as zeta potential. Learn more here: biointerfaces.umich.edu/core…
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BI hosted its monthly Jam Session yesterday with Alexandria Galens. We explored U-M’s Carbon Neutrality Commitment, sustainable lab practices, and programs like the Lab Reuse Program. Explore U-M sustainability resources: ocsi.umich.edu/
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“Do something crazy—you don’t need a degree or approval to start.” Learn how Dr. @aberardi_ founded Citrimer, a startup turning agricultural waste into carbon-negative, high-performance chemicals, and the key decisions that shaped his journey. drive.google.com/file/d/1NDW…
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Thank you to everyone who joined our Bionic Innovation Lunch Series session with Rashmi Menon of the Zell Lurie Institute! We explored customer focus, effective team communication, startup framing, and how to be “the medicine, not the vitamin.” Stay tuned for future sessions!
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Have an idea but not sure where to start? Join us July 14 with Rashmi Menon of the Zell Lurie Institute. Learn how to define the problem, users, and impact behind your innovation. 📍 NCRC Research Auditorium, B10 ⌚ July 14, 12–1 PM Lunch provided! docs.google.com/forms/d/1YPD…
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The Biointerfaces Institute provides access to state-of-the-art equipment for its constituents, the U-M research community, academic collaborators, and industry partners. This week, we’re spotlighting the Nanosight NS300! Learn more here: biointerfaces.umich.edu/core…
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Congratulations to the full team on this exciting Nature Biomedical Engineering publication, including BI faculty Dr. Peter Tessier and Dr. Colin Greineder. An important step forward for CNS drug delivery technologies and therapeutic development! nature.com/articles/s41551-0…

CD98hc-targeted antibody shuttles for central nervous system delivery with broad cross-species...

Nature Biomedical Engineering - An active learning strategy for developing CD98hc-targeted CNS shuttles begins with an antibody that binds human and cynomolgus monkey CD98hc and evolves it to also...

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We’re thrilled to celebrate their collaboration and look forward to the exciting advancements their teamwork will inspire!
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The NIH has awarded a 5-year grant expected to total about $2.5 million to U-M researchers Aaron Morris and co-investigator James Moon, with an aim to engineer precision biomaterials to track, recruit, and study specialized immune cells. Read more: bme.umich.edu/2026/06/15/unl…
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Have an idea but not sure where to start? Join us July 14 with Rashmi Menon of the Zell Lurie Institute. Learn how to define the problem, users, and impact behind your innovation. 📍 NCRC Research Auditorium, B10 ⌚ July 14, 12–1 PM Lunch provided! docs.google.com/forms/d/1YPD…
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Jessica Ma and Kody Whisnant (Kotov Group Chemical Engineering PhD Candidates) won best department spirit award at the Chemical Engineering Department's 5K Fun Run!
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Congratulations to Dr. Willsey and the team on this remarkable achievement!
Michigan Neurosurgery@umichneuroJun 17
A neurosurgical team led by @matthew_willsey & @Aditya_S_Pandey completed the first-in-human implantation of a @paradromics brain-computer interface, the Connexus BCI, as part of a clinical trial for patients with difficulty speaking. Read more: michmed.org/zdV9Z
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The Biointerfaces Institute provides access to state-of-the-art equipment for its constituents, the U-M research community, academic collaborators, and industry partners. This week, we’re spotlighting the Mastersizer 2000! Learn more here: biointerfaces.umich.edu/core…
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