Lansing Area Facility Tours - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Seven Lansing-area life science companies welcomed Expo visitors on the first day of the Expo. Our thanks to:

Michigan Life Sciences Pipeline Events

Manufacturer's Forum - 1 - 5 p.m.
Representatives of Michigan's traditional manufacturing companies learned how to diversify into the medical device arena from a panel of industry experts and purchasing agents.
The panelists included:

Steve Bradley, Stryker Medical
Linda Chamberlain, West Michigan Science & Technology Initiative
Rob Hess, Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center
Michael Kitchen, Atek
Rebecca Lehrmann, Accuri Cytometers
Robert Nesky, MicroMachine
Christophe Sevrain, CJPS Enterprises
Jim Smyth, Creative Technology Services

Governor's Roundtable - 1 - 5 p.m.
A moderated discussion by a blue-ribbon panel of industry, entrepreneurial, investment, business, and technology experts discussed a variety of relevant topics including research incentives, technology transfer, capital formation, industry infrastructure, business climate (tax and legal policies) and education/workforce development.
The panelists included:

Jennifer Baird, Accuri Cytometers
Jerry Callahan, Van Andel Institute
David Canter, Pfizer
Randal Charlton, TechTown
David Felten, Beaumont Hospitals
Felix de la Iglesia, MI Technology Research Inst.
Michael Jandernoa, Bridge Street Capital Fund
Bob Kramer, Emergent Biosolutions
Lisa Kurek, Biotechnology Business Consultants
Jack Luderer, Biosciences Research & Commercialization Center
Roger Newton, former Esperion
Joe Schwarz, MD, former Congressman
Ken Sikkema, former Senate Majority Leader
Eli Thomssen, Apjohn Ventures
Jeff Williams, HandyLab
Ronald Williams, MedBio

Gala Opening Reception - 5 - 7 p.m.

Attendees gathered in the Exhibit Hall for the Opening Reception featuring a Michigan-themed menu and Michigan beer and wines.