Cancer Results

An illustration of an ovary with ovarian cancer.

Can AI help predict outcomes in ovarian cancer?

International team of researchers awarded multimillion-dollar grant to apply AI to identify factors tied to long term survival

Epidemiology professor Leigh Pearce is leading an international team conducting AI-driven analysis to predict ovarian cancer survival and treatment response. Their analysis will help guide treatment selection and clinical trial recommendations.

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On the Heights: January 2026

January highlights include groundbreaking research on structural racism and environmental health, new Impact Institute and sustainability funding awards, and faculty expertise featured in national media coverage and global health initiatives.

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From equations to impact: Advancing public health through biostatistics

Q&A with University of Michigan researcher Jian Kang on mental health, aging and cancer

Jian Kang is a professor and associate chair for Research in the Department of Biostatistics at Michigan Public Health, where he develops cutting-edge statistical methods for analyzing complex biomedical data. He’s particularly interested in brain-computer interfaces and neuroimaging, developing methods that help researchers better understand how the brain works and how it changes with age or disease.