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February 2022
Winterfest Celebration
Join us for Van Andel Institute’s 17th annual Winterfest Celebration at Cascade Hills Country Club on Thursday, February 17 — an evening full of culinary creations, delectable drinks and exceptional entertainment, all in support of VAI’s groundbreaking Parkinson’s disease research. Guests will be treated to a seated dinner and will have the chance to bid on amazing silent auction packages. All proceeds from Winterfest — one of the Institute’s most popular fundraising events — directly benefit Parkinson’s research at the…
Find out more »Van Andel Institute Forum on Parkinson’s Disease in Boca Grande, FL
We invite you to join us on February 22 for a Van Andel Institute Forum on Parkinson’s disease at The Gasparilla Island Inn & Club. You’ll be treated to a cocktail hour and seated dinner while hearing from VAI scientists and leaders on the latest research and breakthroughs from the Institute. The evening will include remarks from Department of Neurodegenerative Science Assistant Professor Dr. Michael Henderson. Event Hosts: Dave and Karen Custer Registration VAI is continuing to monitor applicable health…
Find out more »Van Andel Institute Forum on Parkinson’s Disease in Naples, FL
We invite you to join us on February 25 for a Van Andel Institute Forum at Grey Oaks Country Club. You’ll be treated to a cocktail hour and seated dinner while hearing from VAI scientists and leaders on the latest research and breakthroughs from the Institute. The evening’s speakers will include VAI Chairman and CEO David Van Andel, Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Peter A. Jones and Department of Neurodegenerative Science Assistant Professor Dr. Michael Henderson. Registration VAI is continuing to…
Find out more »March 2022
Pietro De Camilli, Ph.D. – Jay Van Andel Seminar Series
Title TBD Speaker Information Pietro De Camilli, Ph.D. Yale University Time & Location 12:00 pm in Conference Room 3014/3015. VAI Host: Darren Moore, Ph.D. Questions? For questions, please contact Courtney Zirkle at 616.234.5821.
Find out more »Johnathan Whetstine, M.D., Ph.D. – VAI Seminar Series
Title TBD Registration is free. To sign up, please email Courtney Zirkle at courtney.zirkle@vai.org. Speaker Information Johnathan Whetstine, M.D., Ph.D. Professor Institute for Cancer Research Fox Chase Cancer Center Time & Location 12:00 p.m. in Conference Room 3104/3015 VAI Host: Xiaobing Shi, Ph.D. Questions? For questions, please contact Kim Cousineau at 616.234.5684.
Find out more »Purple Community Griffins Game
We are excited to host our 10th annual Grand Rapids Griffins Purple Community Game at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2022, at Van Andel Arena. This year’s event will feature: Intermission activities hosted by Maranda of WOOD TV 8 50/50 raffle (100% of proceeds going to VAI) $2 beers and $2 hot dogs from 6–8 p.m. Limited-edition Van Andel Institute Purple Community jersey auction after the game
Find out more »Matt Lorincz, Ph.D. – VAI Seminar Series
Title TBD Speaker Information Matt Lorincz, Ph.D. University of British Columbia Time & Location 12:00 p.m. in Conference Room 3104/3015. VAI Host: Scott Rothbart, Ph.D. Questions? For questions, please contact Courtney Zirkle at 616.234.5821.
Find out more »April 2022
Ting Wang, Ph.D. – VAI Seminar Series
Title TBD Speaker Information Ting Wang, Ph.D. Washington University School of Medicine Time & Location 12:00 p.m. in Conference Room 3104/3015. VAI Host: Josh Jang, Ph.D., (Postdoctoral Association) Questions? For questions, please contact Courtney Zirkle at 616.234.5821.
Find out more »Julie Andersen, Ph.D. – Jay Van Andel Seminar Series
Title TBD Speaker Information Julie Andersen, Ph.D. Buck Institute Time & Location 12:00 p.m. in Conference Room 3104/3015. VAI Host: Darren Moore, Ph.D. Questions? For questions, please contact Courtney Zirkle at 616.234.5821.
Find out more »May 2022
Yi Xing, Ph.D. – VAI Seminar Series
Title TBD Speaker Information Yi Xing, Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania Time & Location 12:00 p.m. in Conference Room 3104/3015. VAI Host: Hui Shen, Ph.D. Questions? For questions, please contact Courtney Zirkle at 616.234.5821.
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