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July 2021
Origins of Cancer
Origins of Cancer is a scientific symposium that brings together students, scientists and medical professionals to discuss the latest breakthroughs in cancer research. The 2021 meeting will delve into the emerging field of cancer neuroscience. Speakers will discuss the unique genetics and epigenetics of brain tumors, neural signaling mechanisms that influence tumor initiation and progression, the cellular pathways driving epidemiologic links between cancer and neurodegenerative disease, the neurotoxicity of cancer treatments and more.
Find out more »August 2021
Virtual Coffee Connection Event
Join us on Aug. 4 for a virtual event designed exclusively for members of the Van Andel Institute Board of Governors and JBoard, as well as the Purple Community Cabinet, event hosts and volunteers. Top scientists and educators at VAI will share exciting research initiatives and K–12 education programs that are making our world a healthier and more hopeful place. It’s a great chance to learn more about the groundbreaking work taking place on Grand Rapids’ Medical Mile — without…
Find out more »Shane Liddelow, Ph.D. – Jay Van Andel Seminar Series
Title TBD Speaker Information Shane Liddelow, Ph.D. New York University– Langone Time & Location 12:00 pm on Zoom VAI Host: Patrik Brundin, M.D., Ph.D. Questions? For questions, please contact Kim Cousineau at 616.234.5684.
Find out more »Curiosity Hour
Van Andel Institute for Education welcomes you! Who doesn’t love a good science experiment? Join us for Curiosity Hour, where Van Andel Institute for Education will host an event full of science demonstrations that are fun to watch and can be recreated on your own at home. Our team’s fun-loving spirit and mad science skills will make for an evening to remember. VAI is continuing to monitor applicable health and safety guidelines and will update the event format if necessary.…
Find out more »Pablo Sardi, Ph.D. – VAI Seminar Series
Title TBD Speaker Information Pablo Sardi, Ph.D. Sanofi Pharmaceuticals Time & Location 12:00 pm on Zoom VAI Host: Madalynn Erb, Ph.D. (Postdoctoral Association) Questions? For questions, please contact Kim Cousineau at 616.234.5684.
Find out more »September 2021
2021 VAI Golf Outing
Please join us Monday, September 13, for Van Andel Institute’s 14th annual golf outing. Held at the majestic Wuskowhan Players Club in West Olive, Michigan, this year’s event will feature a scramble tournament, lunch, dinner and brief award presentation. The structure of the day also will take into account applicable health and safety guidelines. Proceeds benefit biomedical research and K–12 and graduate education at VAI. VAI is continuing to monitor applicable health and safety guidelines and will update the event…
Find out more »Greg Wang, Ph.D. – VAI Seminar Series
Title TBD Speaker Information Greg Wang, Ph.D. University of North Carolina –Chapel Hill Time & Location 12:00 pm on Zoom VAI Host: Hong Wen, Ph.D. Questions? For questions, please contact Kim Cousineau at 616.234.5684.
Find out more »October 2021
Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease
Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease brings together hundreds of scientists, clinicians and people with Parkinson’s to explore the latest Parkinson’s disease research. The 2021 symposium will focus on the influence of genetic risk factors on cell and brain biology, including risk for Parkinson’s and the roles of organellar trafficking, lipid metabolism, the endolysosomal system and neuropathology. Speakers also will discuss how genetic factors may be leveraged for treatment with a special focus on clinical trials, drug discovery and biomarker development that…
Find out more »Bank of America Chicago Marathon
The Bank of America Chicago Marathon will host a drawing this year for entry, with applications for non-guaranteed entry drawing and guaranteed entry applications open from Jan. 12 at 9 a.m. CT through 2 p.m. CT on February 18. If you apply to run for the Van Andel Institute Marathon Team during this time to obtain a guaranteed charity entry, your fundraising minimum will be $1,250. If you wait until after the drawing closes on Feb. 18 at 2 p.m.…
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 pm on Zoom VAI Host: Scott Rothbart, Ph.D. Questions? For questions, please contact Kim Cousineau at 616.234.5684.
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