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February 02, 2012

Combination Drug Therapy May Be Needed to Defeat Most Common Form of Lung Cancer

Combination drug therapy may be needed to combat the most common form of lung cancer, according to a recent study by Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) and its affiliate, the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen).

January 31, 2012

Rate of Follow-Up Surgeries After Partial Mastectomy Varies Greatly

A new study reveals substantial differences – by both surgeon and institution – in the rates of follow-up surgeries for women who underwent a partial mastectomy for treatment of breast cancer.

January 23, 2012

Van Andel Research Institute Study Provides New Details of Fundamental Cellular Process

A recent Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) study published in the journal Science investigating the molecular structure and function of an essential plant hormone could profoundly change our understanding of a key cell process, and might ultimately lead to the development of new drugs for a variety of diseases.