Dr. Daniel Whibley

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Daniel Whibley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Michigan Medical School. He has a PhD from the University of Aberdeen, completed in 2018, and has a diverse educational background that includes a BSc from St George's Hospital Medical School, an MA from University College London, and a BA from London Guildhall University. His research interests focus on the intersection of sleep health, chronic pain, cognitive function, and physical activity, developing and testing non-pharmacological interventions for pain management. Daniel has contributed to various academic articles addressing issues related to sleep disorders, mobility problems, and the engagement of patient partners in health research. He has been recognized as a Fellow in the Michigan Institute Clinical & Health Research’s Patient Partner Academy for the academic year 2024 – 2025 and selected for the Institute Health Policy Innovation Emerging Scholars Program. Daniel actively engages in the academic community through mentorship roles and has been featured in news segments discussing his research on sleep disorders and health conditions.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan Medical School

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:84
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Prior laboratory research experience Significant undergraduate coursework in chemistry and biology
Application Checklist
  • Online Application via Rackham
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Official Transcripts
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Admission for Biological Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Human Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Pharmacology, Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Cancer Biology, and Neuroscience is primary handled through the PIBS (Program in Biomedical Sciences) gateway.