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301 Michigan St NE
Suite 536
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
T: 616.331.5840
F: 616.331.5869
wmsti@gvsu.edu
Partnering for a brighter tomorrow...   The mission of the West Michigan Science & Technology Initiative is to inspire innovation and commercialize science and technology in the emerging life sciences.  Our ultimate goal is the generation of new jobs and diversification of the regional economy.  With help from our partners and a growing commitment to our leading life science researchers and entrepreneurs, West Michigan will become a global center for one or more segments of the life science industry.

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West Michigan Science & Technology Initiative Advisory Board
 
Paul Plotkowski, Grand Valley State University
Bob Partridge, Grand Rapids Community College
Jerry Callahan, Van Andel Institute
Linda Pool, Spectrum Health
Susan Hoppough, Saint Mary's Health Care
Ray DeWinkle, Right Place, Inc.
Eric DeLong, City of Grand Rapids
Barbara White, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
Jody Vanderwel, Grand Angels
Roger Brink, ATEK Medical
Brent Mulder, Small Business Technology Development Center
Cindy Douglas, Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Moses Lee, Hope College
Jim Bachmeier, Grand Valley State University
Linda Chamberlain, WMSTI