Dr. Daniel Orringer received his BA in molecular and cell biology from Cornell University where he graduated magna cum laude. He earned an MD from the Ohio State University and completed his residency at the University of Michigan. After a fellowship in neurosurgical oncology at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Dr. Orringer joined the faculty at the University of Michigan. In addition to his clinical duties, Dr. Orringer acts as an advisor to Fast Forward Medical Innovation, a U-M Medical School initiative dedicated to creating a rich environment for improving the care of patients through innovation.

Dr. Orringer’s research is in the development of an optical method called stimulated Raman scattering microscopy, which reveals tumor during surgery that may not be visible to the naked eye. He was the first physician to perform stimulated Raman scattering microscopy in an operating room and is leading studies to demonstrate how this technique can be used to improve the safety and accuracy of brain tumor surgery.