Patient Information

Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) conducts basic and translational research into the genetic and molecular origins of cancer, Parkinson disease, and other threats to human health. VARI does not treat patients and clinical trials for patients are not conducted at VARI. Patients looking for information or clinical trials may want to consider the following resources:

• National Cancer Institute web site  – information about cancer, specific types of cancer, and clinical trials 
• Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups – search for clinical trials for cancer
• clinicaltrials.gov – search for clinical trials for cancer and other diseases 
• Michigan Cancer Consortium – early detection guidelines, publications, cancer projects, cancer genetic services, and additional web sites
• Grand Rapids Clinical Oncology Program  - information about cancer, prevention, and clinical trials