What is precision health?
Precision health develops interventions for individuals and populations to improve health outcomes. By using translational science to incorporate individual factors, such as genetics, environment and lifestyle, precision health accelerates the benefits of discovery, from cells to society.
Caption: NextGen researchers Haval Shirwan, Ph.D. and Esma Yolcu, Ph.D., whose primary research focus is on developing safe and practical approaches to modulate the immune system for the treatment of conditions such as Type 1 diabetes and cancer.
Three strategic emphasis areas
The NextGen Precision Health initiative
Health & Innovation
Engagement
Education & Training
A Systemwide foundation for success
Our UM System network of highly skilled researchers, energetic students, well-established partnerships and critical infrastructure uniquely position us to make important discoveries and develop safer treatments, faster diagnostics and transformational outcomes for patients in need. The breadth of our expertise spans across four universities — each with unique research strengths.
Reviewed 2024-03-01