Center Membership

Organogenesis unites research in the clinical, basic, translational, and applied sciences with a common goal:

To understand the basic mechanisms by which organs and tissues are formed and maintained, and to use this knowledge to create long-lasting artificial organs, improved stem cell therapies, and effective organ transplantation systems that will correct acquired and genetic human diseases. 


The Center for Cell Plasticity and Organ Design (CPOD) formerly known as, Center for Organogenesis was established in 1995 and now includes 153 faculty members that come from 31 departments across 5 schools and colleges of the University of Michigan (School of Medicine, College of Literature, Science & the Arts, Dental School, College of Engineering, and School of Public Health). Our reach among the entire medical campus shows the truly interdisciplinary nature of our program.  We actively seek new members and would particularly like to extend our membership outside of the Medical School.

Medical School

  • Biological Chemistry: 3 members
  • Cardiac Surgery: 2 members
  • Cell & Developmental Biology: 12 members
  • Computational Medicine & Bioinformatics: 1 member
  • Dermatology: 3 members
  • Human Genetics: 12 members
  • Internal Medicine: 17 members
  • Microbiology & Immunology: 2 members
  • Molecular & Integrative Physiology: 16 members
  • Neurology: 5 members
  • Neurosurgery: 3 members
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology: 1 member
  • Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences: 6 members
  • Orthopedic Surgery: 5 members
  • Otolaryngology: 2 members
  • Pathology: 7 members
  • Pediatrics: 5 members
  • Pharmacology: 4 members
  • Radiology: 1 member
  • Surgery: 3 members

The School of Dentistry

  • Biologic & Materials Sciences & Prosthodontics: 11 members
  • Cariology, Restorative Sciences & Endodontics: 2 members
  • Periodontics & Oral Medicine: 4 members

College of Engineering

  • Biomedical Engineering: 8 members
  • Chemical Engineering: 2 members
  • Materials Science & Engineering: 2 members
  • Mechanical Engineering: 2 members

College of Literature, Science, and the Arts

  • Ecology & Evolutionary Biology: 1 member
  • Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology: 8 members

School of Public Health

  • Environmental Health Sciences: 1 member
  • Nutritional Sciences: 2 members

Faculty membership applications can be found below. Please submit your application in PDF format to [email protected].