The OU-Beaumont Biomedical Research Symposium offers the opportunity to view breakthrough research accomplished through the partnership of the Center for Biomedical Research at Oakland University and Beaumont Health System. Our understanding of human biological processes has been greatly enhanced with the collaboration of both OU and Beaumont. We look towards the future with great optimism as our researches continue to advance our level of understanding of human diseases, allowing us to live free of health deficiencies one step at a time.