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For Dr. Kari Sant, this biennial event has always been a special combination of fellowship and talking about important science. Now as the current Chair of the GRC, she wants to continue that feeling of goodwill and creativity.

Dr. Anne Dorrance and her team recently published a paper showing that obesity can impact the tiny blood vessels in the brain and lead to the onset of dementia.

She has worked in the field of food research for three of the largest soft drink and snack food companies in the country and, thanks to her experience at Michigan State, "I definitely became more interested in toxicology, and the role toxicologists play in the food industry,” she said.

Sparked by interest in how pharmacology and toxicology can impact popular culture, three undergraduates have formed a club to ask questions, find answers and create a community of the curious.

She began her research almost by accident but she soon realized it was the direction she knew could make a difference in peoples' lives. "The opportunity to contribute to improving the quality of life of those affected is very moving and highly motivating," she said.

Nat Ato Yawson successfuly defended his dissertation

Her expertise as department office manager involves nearly every aspect from arranging meetings, coordinating Dr. Anne Dorrance’s calendar, helping students feel at home, and ensuring everyone has what they need when needed. "Everybody needs somebody like her in their corner," Dr. Dorrance said.

Marguerite Christian and Kacie Caldwell became friends while working at Charles River Laboratories and eventually decided to enroll in the MSU program at the same time to further their careers. It's been well worth the journey.

Carlye Szarowicz successfully defended her dissertation

Her research last summer studying how the proteins BAFF and Granzyme A impact the liver and kidneys in humanized mice was a breakthrough for her both personally and academically. "I’m very glad that I took that risk in the end,” she said.