Topic Summary: Recent advances in understanding the causes of Alzheimer's are leading scientists to recognize the disease begins 10-20 years before onset of symptoms. Using biomarkers to determine who is at risk and mitigating those risks will prevent the disease for many. Finding effective treatment is also advancing quickly. The first person cured of Alzheimer's…
David Bulkowski is the Executive Director of Disability Advocates of Kent County which works alongside people with disabilities as they seek to lead self-directed lives and advocates for accessible and welcoming communities. Mr. Bulkowski, a licensed attorney, has been with Disability advocates since 1995 and, during his tenure, has worked extensively with state and federal…
William H. Baer, MD, PharmD - Medical Director, Research & Innovation, Mercy Health; Associate Professor of Medicine, Michigan State University EDUCATION: Undergrad - West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV R.Ph - Duquesne University, School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, PA - Pharmacy M.D. Pharm. D. - West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, PA - Doctor of Medicine Residency…
Tasha Blackmon is a dynamic participatory leader with more than 20 years of experience in business operations. Blackmon is responsible for providing administrative and operational oversight to Cherry Health, the largest Federally Qualified Health Center in Michigan. She has led numerous development projects, as well as large scale renovations and expansion projects during her 13-year tenure…
In May 2017, Dr. Bill Pink became the tenth president of Grand Rapids Community College. Dr. Pink was Vice President and Dean for Workforce Development at Grand Rapids Community College prior to becoming the president. He has been an educator for over 25 years, and prior to his tenure at GRCC, Dr. Pink served as…
Ben Wickstrom, P.E., is President and CEO of West-Michigan-based Erhardt Construction. Erhardt, established in 1962, is a commercial construction firm that performs everything from small office renovations to large projects for senior living, worship, education, manufacturing and wastewater clients. Ben joined Erhardt Construction in 1998 after receiving a civil engineering degree from Michigan Technological University.…
Dr. James Fahner is the founding and current Division Chief of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital and the Spectrum Health Medical Group in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics/Human Development at Michigan State University. Dr. Fahner completed his undergraduate degree, M.D., pediatric residency, and pediatric hematology/oncology subspecialty…
Wayman Britt is County Administrator/Controller for Kent County Michigan. Kent County is the fourth most populous County in the State of Michigan, with an estimated population of 636,369. The County seat is in the City of Grand Rapids, which is the second largest city in the State. Kent County government is a full-service operation which…