Health Care Policy Results

Fred Upton, far right, and others on a tour of the Museum of Zoology

National biodefense leaders call for coordination and stable public health support

University of Michigan hosted the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense for campus discussions on strengthening US preparedness for biological threats. Leaders highlighted the need for sustained federal leadership, stable research funding, and bipartisan action. Speakers urged One Health coordination, clearer public communication, and updated biodefense strategy to protect supply chains and counter outbreaks.

Illustration of the University of Michigan School of Public Health

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.

Illustration of the University of Michigan School of Public Health

On the Heights: December 2025

Michigan Public Health faculty and researchers advance digital health research, examine global school feeding programs, and share expertise on healthcare spending, noise pollution, and the power of public health storytelling.