Karmanos

Within ten minutes of here there are 20-plus centers of scientific excellence--the Henry Ford Health System, the Mott Center, the Children's Hospital of Michigan, the Karmanos Cancer Institute, all the departments of Wayne State University. ...

Saving Detroit: The Conversation 2011

But Wayne State University gave me everything I wanted: a beautiful lab space at the Karmanos Cancer Institute and access to some great research on an as-needed basis, along with help on p.r. and marketing.

Saving Detroit: The Conversation 2011

"It seems as if the drug's toxicity cancels out any benefit," cancer surgeon David Gorski of the Karmanos Cancer Institute told me.

It’s Not About Rationing 2010

Karmanos said the big financial moment came when he was watching a Carolina playoff game in Buffalo with Mike Amendola, the Hurricanes 'chief financial officer.

USATODAY.com - Keeping Hurricanes intact could be a tough sell 2006

"One of the prices you pay when you go to the Finals, as we did last time (2002), is that your payroll increases significantly," Karmanos said during the Finals.

USATODAY.com - Keeping Hurricanes intact could be a tough sell 2006

Karmanos publicly scolded Kilpatrick after the scandal broke, saying he needed to "grow up."

Bad for Business 2008

"With all the talent he has," says Karmanos, "it would be a shame to see it wasted because he acted in an immature and improper fashion."

Bad for Business 2008

Karmanos hasn't said how much he will make this season, but he did say the team moved into the black during the conference finals.

USATODAY.com - Keeping Hurricanes intact could be a tough sell 2006

Owner Peter Karmanos transferred the Hartford Whalers to North Carolina in 1997, and there were questions around the hockey world about whether the game would sell in North Carolina, particularly with the team forced to play in Greensboro until the arena was completed in Raleigh in 1999.

USATODAY.com - Hurricanes loft Stanley Cup after blowing away Oilers in Game 7 2006

However before Game 2, Karmanos said the franchise did make a profit for the first time.

USATODAY.com - Keeping Hurricanes intact could be a tough sell 2006