An article in Business Review West Michigan announces the launch of two new life sciences programs that educators hope will fill the need for advanced studies, as well as attract and retain talent.
According to excerpts from the story:
Two new partnerships between Michigan State University and Grand Valley State Universityplay into the growing life sciences and medical sector in Grand Rapids.
The universities plan to partner on a joint online graduate certificate in clinical research and drug-trial management that would begin in the fall of 2011.
The certification comes as Grand Rapids seeks to become a destination for clinical drug trials.
"This will create talent and retain that talent," GVSU President Tom Haas said. "What we basically are doing is taking our intellectual assets and putting them to work for Michigan."
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