Donor Stories
The Promise in Giving
Ms. Rita Willis (AB ‘45) of Tulsa, Oklahoma is one of the Life Sciences Institute’s most generous and devoted donors. Having never seen the Institute before making her first gift, Ms. Willis was excited about the incredible possibilities that collaborative basic science research offers and the opportunity to be involved at the beginning of a new University endeavor...
Why LSI?
One of the many reasons for my passion about the LSI is the important function it serves in bridging gaps that exist in life science research – a structural gap between academics and industry and a gap between academic disciplines. In fact, unifying these gaps is one of the challenges for the biotechnology industry as it strives to remain biologically relevant while enhancing its focus on commercial opportunities...
Perrigo Company: An Investment In Hands-On Research
The 10-week program puts undergraduate students into the laboratories of the Life Sciences Institute at UM. They will learn from faculty, post-doctoral fellows and graduate students in the latest open lab design, where scientists work together in a common space and share equipment and get the opportunity to intern at Perrigo.
Margolies Is Firm Believer in Mission of Life Sciences Institute
Gregory Margolies (AB ’88) of New York City is pleased to be dedicating both time and resources to the Life Sciences Institute.
Margolies has made a contribution to the LSI’s Center for Chemical Genomics establishing the Gregory Margolies Fund for the Center for Chemical Genomics. He also serves on the Life Sciences Institute Leadership Council...
Fisher Biosciences Builds Collaboration with CCG
The funds from Fisher will provide seed money for pilot projects for up to two years, allowing University of Michigan scientists to conduct research to qualify for longer-term grants from other sources, such as the National Institutes of Health. The CCG/Fisher program is expected to fund up to six projects totaling $300,000 in the first grant year...
Joe and Ellen Goldstein: Abiding Affection for UM Branches Into Science
The Goldsteins not only provided the seed fund for the LSI/Weizmann alliance, but have pledged additional funds to keep the partnership going strong. They hope that their gifts will be matched by other donors who have the same enthusiasm for international science connections including student exchange and faculty collaboration...
