The Midwest Research Collaborative Network will host a forum on cardiovascular disease at Loyola University Oct. 12. The Network recently was launched to provide networking opportunities to researchers from academia and industry within the local Midwest region.
The Loyola event is part of a series of one-day forums, each with a specific research focus. The  meetings rotate between companies and academic institutions in the Chicago area; however, Michigan may periodically host the event. 
This event will offer opportunities for meeting with industry scientists  and establishing potential collaborations.  However,  given the focus on translation and commercialization, there are strict guidelines  for the  format and content of the abstracts. If you are interested in submitting an abstract and/or attending the meeting, please contact Joan Dunbar at jcdunbar@med.wayne.edu.