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MICHBIO: BioLink – 11.17.25

November 17, 2025

Michigan Business Network

BioLink delivers the latest news, events, and insights from the world of life sciences in Michigan and across the United States. From groundbreaking research to policy updates and emerging trends, BioLink informs you about the industry’s innovations and growth.

Share your news with us and we will share it in BioLink and on MichBio’s social media channels. Reach over 17,000 people in the Bio-Industry.

Functional Fluidics CEO Honored

Congratulations to Dr. Patrick Hines, Founder and CEO of Functional Fluidics, on being named a 2025 Entrepreneur Of The Year® Michigan & Northwest Ohio Award Winner. The recognition highlights the expanding impact of Functional Fluidics’ RBC Functionomics™ platform, which is advancing how red blood cell health informs drug development, patient care, and precision medicine.

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MSU Earns Top 50 Ranking for Environmental Responsibility, Sustainability

Michigan State University has been ranked in the Princeton Review Guide to Green Colleges: 2026 Edition, recognizing its strong sustainability culture, innovative academic offerings, and commitment to environmental stewardship. With more than 800 sustainability-focused courses and new initiatives like the Sustainability Systems Think Tank, MSU continues to advance campus-wide engagement and lead as one of the nation’s most environmentally responsible universities.

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Aurora Patents President Named One of Northern MI’s Most Infulential Women

Congratulations to Ashley R. Sloat, Ph.D., President of Aurora Patents, on being recognized by the Traverse City Record-Eagle as one of the Most Influential Women of Northern Michigan. This honor highlights her wide-ranging impact—from supporting global innovators with high-quality patent strategy to championing the region’s tech ecosystem, serving on the 20Fathoms Board, and contributing to her community and church.

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Culturewell is Hiring

MichBio member Culturewell is expanding their team and hiring for roles in infection prevention and microbial risk reduction. If you’re passionate about improving health outcomes and advancing safer environments, this could be a great fit.

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MicbhBio Awarded $150K Grant to Connect Students with Life Sciences Emplyers

The latest Government Bioscience Grants (GBG) Report features 78 new funding opportunities, though slightly fewer due to the recent government shutdown. Join the November 20 GBG Webinar—free to all from 12:00–12:30 PM ET, followed by a members-only consultation with G2G Consulting, who’ve helped secure over $550M in non-dilutive funding. Highlights include upcoming BARDA deadlines (Agnostic Diagnostics, RAPID, BioTools Innovator, ReadyDetect/Paratus) and additional opportunities such as PCORI FY26 Cycle 1 and the DoD SBIR Release 12.