Grand Valley State University
09/14/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/14/2026 09:08
Grand Valley brings AI, technology and innovation to forefront during Tech Week
A conversation between GVSU President Philomena V. Mantella and biologist Lee Hood headlines the events hosted by the university during this year's Tech Week.
The six-day conference features events, discussions and showcases focused on technology, collaboration, education and economic development and positioning Grand Rapids and West Michigan at the forefront of innovation.
Mantella and Hood, a pioneer in DNA sequencing and genomic technology, will discuss how technology and artificial intelligence can help healthcare professionals develop predictive and preventive approaches to optimizing human health.
The discussion, titled "Is Your Body a Data Center? The Future of Human Health," begins at 11 a.m. on September 17 at the DeVos Center on the City Campus.
At the California Institute of Technology, Hood was instrumental in developing technologies that advanced DNA analysis. Most notably, his work on automated DNA sequencing helped make large-scale genomic research possible and contributed to the technological foundation of the Human Genome Project.
Other events hosted by Grand Valley this year include:
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