In addition to conferences, presentations, and other research-related accomplishments, we have also had the opportunity to connect with each other and celebrate the personal wins and accomplishments of our staff and students.

First, we are excited to share that Chris Okine, who is a medical student at Michigan Medicine collaborating with GREMAP, matched into Family Medicine at Lawndale Christian Health Center in Chicago (his top choice!!). Congratulations to Chris for this amazing accomplishment!

Chris at Match Day with his family celebrating his match into Lawndale in Chicago.

In March, we were fortunate to have Alejandro, who is based in San Juan, visit Ann Arbor for the few weeks that coincided with the IFIP and IPC conferences. During his visit, we were able to take some time away from work to connect, de-stress, and have some fun:)

Notably, we held a lab social event at Decode Ann Arbor, where we successfully completed a puzzle game room “Around the World in 80 Days”!

Alejandro also caught up with everyone in Ann Arbor over dinner or coffee.