Michael Kubik began working as a Research Technologist for the Translational Neuroscience department back in 2016 after working as an Assistant Animal Laboratory Technician at the Van Andel Institute for a year. He has a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences and a B.A. in Russian Studies from Grand Valley State University. Michael has been working for Dr. Caryl Sortwell since the Fall of 2018. He primarily does immunohistochemistry and animal work, but also has experience with cell culture. Outside of the lab Michael spends his time baking, traveling, and attempting to make his pets famous on social media.