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  • Published On: February 17, 2026

    Building an Entrepreneurial University with Dr. Laura Lee McIntyre

    In this episode we talk with Michigan State University Provost Dr. Laura Lee McIntyre about her path to MSU and how her experiences in research, fundraising, and innovation are shaping her leadership at the university.

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    MSU Research Foundation Professor Jiying Ling Expands NIH-Funded Early Childhood Health Program
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    Accelerating Healthcare Innovation with Henry Ford Health
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    Micro-LAM Acquired by IDEX Corporation

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  • Reimagining Cancer Care and Clinical Trials with BAMF Health

    July 30, 2025

    Reimagining Cancer Care and Clinical Trials with BAMF Health

    In this episode, we talk with Chad Bassett, COO of BAMF Health, about how the company is transforming cancer care and clinical trials through advanced imaging, radiopharmaceuticals, and AI.

  • Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences Launch ‘Innovation Hub,’ Anchored by New $10M Venture Fund

    July 23, 2025

    Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences Launch ‘Innovation Hub,’ Anchored by New $10M Venture Fund

    The Henry Ford + MSU Innovation Hub is a collaboration between Henry Ford Innovations and MSU Research Foundation meant to transform groundbreaking discoveries into real-world clinical solutions that improve care delivery, consumer access and patient experience.

  • Six Startups Named to Fall 2025 Conquer Accelerator Cohort

    July 22, 2025

    Six Startups Named to Fall 2025 Conquer Accelerator Cohort

    Backed by the MSU Research Foundation and Lansing Regional SmartZone, the Conquer East Lansing Accelerator helps high-growth, Michigan-based startups gain traction and prepare for investment.

  • MSU Research Foundation to Launch New Venture Fund with $10.6M Award from Michigan Innovation Fund

    July 18, 2025

    MSU Research Foundation to Launch New Venture Fund with $10.6M Award from Michigan Innovation Fund

    The new Michigan Rise Evergreen Fund will expand the MSU Research Foundation’s capacity to back pre-seed startups across Michigan—and reinvest returns to support future entrepreneurs.

  • MSU Research Foundation’s Captive Venture Funds Close 20 Investments

    July 17, 2025

    MSU Research Foundation’s Captive Venture Funds Close 20 Investments

    (April-June 2025) The MSU Research Foundation backs a diverse range of startups through its Red Cedar Ventures and Michigan Rise Pre-Seed III investment funds, supporting companies in biotech, agtech, digital platforms, and more.

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