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June 17, 2024

Photo gallery: Henry Ford Health, MSU celebrate groundbreaking of research center in Detroit

It was a morning punctuated by celebration, collaboration and a visit from Michigan State University mascot, Sparty, as hundreds gathered to recognize the start of construction on the Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences Research Center in the New Center neighborhood. Take a look at some of the moments of the June 17 groundbreaking event. Read more about the event and listen to leaders talk about the center's impact.

A speaker addresses the audience at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences Research Center, with a rendering of the new building in the background.
Participants, including the Michigan State University mascot, shovel dirt at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences.
Five people hold shovels during the groundbreaking ceremony, ready to participate in the ceremonial first dig.
 stands at the podium during the groundbreaking ceremony, with the audience seated and the new research center's design projected behind.
A large audience watches the proceedings at the groundbreaking ceremony, showing engagement and enthusiasm.
A speaker addresses the audience at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences Research Center, with a rendering of the new building in the background.
Participants, including the Michigan State University mascot, shovel dirt at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences.
Henry Ford Health CEO and President Bob Riney offered remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony for Henry Ford Health + MSU Health Sciences Research Center on June 17, 2024. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Leaders from Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University kick off the Henry Ford Health + MSU Health Sciences Research Center groundbreaking on June 17, 2024. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Dan and Jennifer Gilbert and sons pose for a photo at the groundbreaking of the Henry Ford Health + MSU Health Sciences Research Center groundbreaking on June 17, 2024. With funding provided from the Gilbert Family Foundation, the Nick Gilbert Neurofibromatosis Research Institute will located in the new building. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

Michigan State University President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D., offered remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony for Henry Ford Health + MSU Health Sciences Research Center on June 17, 2024. Photo by G.L. Kohuth.
Audience members gather to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Henry Ford Health + MSU Health Sciences Research Center groundbreaking on June 17, 2024. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Henry Ford Health CEO and President Bob Riney offered remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony for Henry Ford Health + MSU Health Sciences Research Center on June 17, 2024. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.
Leaders from Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University kick off the Henry Ford Health + MSU Health Sciences Research Center groundbreaking on June 17, 2024. Photo by Derrick L. Turner.

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