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PainTrek: A Bold Approach to Chronic Pain Treatment

Faculty Testimonials

Drew Gronewold

Associate Professor

School for Environment and Sustainability

Volker Sick

Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Arthur F. Thurnau Professor

DTE Energy Professor of Advanced Energy

Research Director of the Global CO2 Initiative

Alexandra Paige Fischer

Associate Professor

School for Environment and Sustainability

Alexandra Paige Fisher

Associate Professor

School for Environment and Sustainability

Recent News

text: “The current cohort of Accelerate researchers are advancing research related to some of the most difficult challenges affecting communities across the globe. Their work, and the support provided by Bold Challenges, exemplifies the ambitious, interdisciplinary projects the initiative aims to bolster.”<br /> Arthur Lupia<br /> Interim Vice President for Research and Innovation

Bold Challenges awards $700K for eight research teams

Alexandre DaSilva and Liz Hatfield in lab coats looking at a tablet.

A bold approach: Mobile app designed to advance pain management, treatment

2024 Themes<br /> Advancing Human Health at Scale<br /> Adapting to Changing Environments<br /> Creating Sustainable Energy Innovations<br /> Improving Lives through Next Generation Infrastructure<br /> Building Trust and Strengthening Social Connections

Bold Challenges launches 2024 research themes, events, funding support

News Archives

Activities set to engage campus in strategic visioning – March 8, 2023

SEAS research teams chosen for new Boost program – September 7, 2023

Eight research teams chosen for new Boost program – September 6, 2023

Ford School teams receive Boost support from U-M Bold Challenges Initiative – September 6, 2023

Bold Challenges awards planning grants to three research teams – March 16, 2023

Ono sets out strategic vision in first leadership address  – November 17, 2022

Questions?

If you have any questions, please email Bold-Challenges@umich.edu for more information.