A Conversation About Metabolism and the Immune System Hosted by Carol Van Andel

From fueling the immune system to providing our bodies with the energy needed for life, metabolism influences every aspect of our health. Join Van Andel Institute scientists Dr. Russell Jones and Dr. Connie Krawczyk for an inside look at how different nutrients power our immune cells, how metabolism interacts with other systems to support health and how we can leverage new breakthroughs to better prevent and treat disease.

Individual tickets for this event are $100.

Suggested attire is business attire. Complimentary valet at the main entrance.

About Dr. Russell Jones

Dr. Russell Jones investigates metabolism at the cellular level to understand how it affects cell behavior and health, with a specific eye on cancer and the immune system. By revealing how cancer cells use metabolic processes to fuel their growth and spread, he hopes to develop new treatments that help patients by changing the standard of care for cancer.

About Dr. Connie Krawczyk

Dr. Connie Krawczyk investigates the links between metabolism, epigenetics and the immune system, with the goal of understanding how they work together to keep us healthy and, when things go wrong, to promote disease.

11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Guest arrival and networking

12–1:30 p.m.

Welcome remarks by Maranda
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Remarks by Carol Van Andel
Executive Director, David and Carol Van Andel Family Foundation

Invocation given by Carol Van Andel

Lunch is served

Maranda welcomes guests back from lunch and introduces Dr. Rusty Jones and Dr. Connie Krawczyk

Remarks by Dr. Rusty Jones
Chair and Professor, Department of Metabolism and Nutritional Programming

Remarks by Dr. Connie Krawczyk
Associate Professor, Department of Metabolism and Nutritional Programming

Q&A session – moderated by Maranda

Closing remarks by Maranda

1:30 p.m.

Event ends