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October 2018
Hope on the Hill Gala
On October 25, 2018, we invite you to join Van Andel Institute for the 18th annual Hope on the Hill Gala — Run for the Roses. Get decked out in your finest derby attire, sample delightfully indulgent cuisine, sip on hand-crafted artisan cocktails, and partake in the best live music and entertainment outside of the Bluegrass State. All proceeds from Hope on the Hill directly benefit the Institute’s biomedical research and science education programs. Complimentary valet parking available. Kentucky Derby chic…
Find out more »November 2018
2017 West Michigan Regional Undergraduate Science (WMRUGS) Research Conference
The annual West Michigan Regional Undergraduate Science (WMRUGS) Research Conference provides an outstanding opportunity for undergraduate students to present their own research to a large and supportive group of professional scientists.
Find out more »A Conversation About Pediatric Cancer Research and Treatment
Each year, more than 10,000 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with cancer, a figure that has slowly but steadily risen over the past several decades. Today, thanks to improved care, more kids are beating cancer than ever before. Still, more research is desperately needed to root out the causes of pediatric cancers, which differ greatly from adult cancers, and to leverage these findings into new, innovative treatments to help more kids lead longer, healthier lives. Van Andel Institute (VAI)…
Find out more »Eva Nogales, Ph.D. – VARI Seminar Series
Title TBD Speaker Information Eva Nogales, Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley Time & Location 12:00 pm at Van Andel Institute Conference Room 3104/3105 VARI Host: Huilin Li, Ph.D. Questions? For questions, please contact Kim Cousineau at 616.234.5684.
Find out more »Jean-Pierre Issa, M.D. – VARI Seminar Series
Title TBD Speaker Information Jean-Pierre Issa, M.D. Temple University Time & Location 12:00 pm at Van Andel Institute Conference Room 3104/3105 VARI Host: Postdoctoral Association Questions? For questions, please contact Kim Cousineau at 616.234.5684.
Find out more »February 2019
Winterfest Celebration
Please, join us on Thursday, February 21, for an evening of culinary delights, delectable wine and cocktails, and a chance to bid on amazing silent and live auction packages, all for an incredible cause — supporting Van Andel Institute’s life-changing Parkinson’s disease research. Smart casual attire is suggested. Complimentary valet parking will be available at both club entrances. Sponsorship information coming soon! Registration Questions? Contact Sarah Rollman at 616.234.5712 or via email for more information.
Find out more »July 2020
Origins of Cancer
Origins of Cancer is a one-day symposium that brings together scientists and medical professionals from around the country to discuss the latest cancer research. The 2016 theme is Exploring Tumor Complexity, which will highlight research on metastases, tumor evolution and transcription.
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