Celebrate Invention
Celebrating the Impact of Michigan Innovation.
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Celebrate Invention 2026! Your support of our innovators and ecosystem is crucial to our mission of working with University of Michigan researchers to translate their ideas into real-world solutions.
We appreciate your continued support of University of Michigan innovation and look forward to seeing you next year at Celebrate Invention 2027!
2026 Distinguished University Innovator of the Year: H. David Humes, M.D.
In recognition of the impact of this work developing the Selective Cytopheretic Device, H. David Humes, M.D. is being awarded this year’s Distinguished University Innovator of the Year. The award is the highest honor for U-M faculty members who have developed transformative ideas, processes or technologies and shepherded them to market for broad societal impact. It was established in 2007 and is supported by endowments from the Office of the Vice President for Research and the Stephen and Rosamund Forrest Family Foundation.
Click here to learn more about Dr. Humes and the impact of his work
