Biological Sciences Alumni

Gary Fahnenstiel was born in Saginaw, Michigan and has lived in the state his entire life. Gary earned his BS in Biology and Chemistry at Eastern Michigan University in 1978, but his vocation started at Michigan Technological University, where he had the chance to engage in research on Lake Superior as a MS student in Biological Sciences (’80). He pursued a doctorate at the University of Michigan (’86) . . .

Dr. Jessica L. Thompson (Thoresen) ’12 is a surgical oncologist with Corewell Health West Medical Group in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As a member of the breast care team, she specializes in breast surgical oncology. In addition, Thompson serves as a clinical associate professor at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (MSU CHM), where she teaches and does research in her field. Thompson earned a Bachelor . . .

Dr. Guenther received his B.S. in Biology from Michigan Tech in 1975. He went to medical school at Wayne State University (M.D., 1979). From 1979 to 1983 he spent his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn. Since 1983 Dr. Guenther is in private practice in Big Rapids. He also is a member of the medical staff of the Mecosta County General Hospital where he served as Chief of OB-GYN . . .