Fast Forward Medical Innovation, a unit of the University of Michigan Medical School Office of Research, offers resources and support to world-class biomedical researchers at the University of Michigan, and across the state. Our groundbreaking funding programs, dynamic educational offerings, and deep industry connections help biomedical researchers navigate the road to successful innovation and commercialization, with the ultimate goal of positively impacting human health.I oversaw the internal and statewide translational research funding programs administered by FFMI, including the Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC) for Life Sciences Innovation Hub, co-administered by University of Michigan Office of Tech Transfer and sponsored by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The MTRAC Hub is a statewide program supporting translational research projects in life sciences with high commercial potential, with the ultimate goal of positively impacting human health.