Collaboration is the Cornerstone to Success

Location: Van Andel Research Institute - 333 Bostwick, Grand Rapids
Date: May 26, 2010
Time: 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

van andel institute

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southwest michigan innovation center

Present:

Collaboration is the Cornerstone to Success

Join us for an informational and networking event that focuses on what's happening in the life sciences in Michigan and what the future holds.  Learn the latest information and develop essential contacts.

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The event is FREE, but please register to help us plan for the cocktail reception following the presentations. If you have any questions, please contact VAI Event Coordinator Sarah Lamb at 616-234-5712 or via email.

PARKING: MSD Parking Structure - This option is shown as an * on the map; it is at 25 Michigan, across from VAI. Entrance is on Michigan just East of Division St. Cost is $4 per half hour, $20 max. Public Parking is on P4 and P5; you will need to exit the structure on P4, walk up Michigan, and take a right on Bostwick to VAI.

Opening Remarks

David Van Andel
CEO and Chairman of Van Andel Institute

Keynote Address

Dr. Bart Williams
Senior Investigator, Laboratory of Cell Signaling and Carcinogenesis, Van Andel Institute
Product Development Collaboration in Michigan – Drugs and Devices

Speakers

Dr. Jerry Colca
President and Chief Scientific Officer, Metabolic Solutions Development Company
A new model of drug discovery and development growing in Michigan

Michael De Vries
Managing Director, EDF Ventures
A New Concept in Medical Device Investing in West Michigan

Cocktail Reception & Networking

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Sponsors
 

Reception Sponsor:

miller johnson

 

Presentation Sponsors:

 hopen life sciences

price heneveld

 

Other Sponsors:

honigman

law weathers

 

Event Partners

southwest michigan first

btr wmu

michbio

wmsti

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