Since joining DSI in 2007, Michael Girand’s responsibilities have included product management, technical and application support and sales. Managing the Scientific Applications team at DSI, he works with scientists to better understand the research environment and its challenges to take a collaborative approach to help scientists reach their research goals. Prior to working with DSI, he was a Research Scientist and Study Director at Warner-Lambert/Parke-Davis and Pfizer in Ann Arbor, MI for 12 years. While there, he had the opportunity to work in a variety of departments including Cardiovascular Pharmacology, General Toxicology, and Safety Pharmacology.