Grand Rapids Research Center
The Grand Rapids Research Center was established to advance MSU’s efforts in improving human health.
The first phase of the Grand Rapids Innovation Park was construction of a six-story, 162,800-square-foot facility that opened in the fall of 2017 and houses basic and translational science research teams recruited from around the nation and the world by MSU.
The areas of emphasis align with the biggest challenges to the health of our state and our nation including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, autism, women’s health and cancer.
Medicine
Areas of research include pancreatic cancer, as well as vascular, cardiac and other chronic diseases. Medicine Researcher Bios
Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology
Areas of research include endometriosis, cancer, infertility and women's health. OBGYN Researcher Bios
Pediatrics and Human Development
Areas of research include autism, pediatric cancers and human development. Peds Researcher Bios
Translational Neuroscience
Areas of research include molecular medicine, neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. TransNeuro Researcher Bios
A look inside the Grand Rapids Research Center:
162,800
Square foot facility
33
Research Teams
2017
Opened on September 20
$49M
Research funding
400 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503