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May 2022
Van Andel Institute Virtual Public Lecture Series: From fish to dish – How a little fish can help cure cancer
Can a tiny fish frequently found in kids’ aquariums help us cure cancer? The answer might surprise you. Join Van Andel Institute’s Dr. Stephanie Grainger for an exploration of how zebrafish help scientists better understand cancer and fuel new insights that one day could lead to powerful new treatments. Registration Dr. Stephanie Grainger is an authority on the biological underpinnings of how stem cells develop, and how these processes can go awry during cancer. She earned her Ph.D. in Cellular…
Find out more »Kristian Helin, Ph.D. – VAI Seminar Series
Title TBD Speaker Information Kristian Helin, Ph.D. The Institute of Cancer Research Time & Location 12:00 p.m. in Conference Room 3104/3015. VAI Host: Andrew Pospisilik, Ph.D. Questions? For questions, please contact Courtney Zirkle at 616.234.5821.
Find out more »June 2022
Daniel De Carvalho, Ph.D. – VAI Seminar Series
Title TBD Speaker Information Daniel De Carvalho, Ph.D. University Health Network, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre 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.
Find out more »Around the World
Join Van Andel Institute’s JBoard Ambassadors on June 3 for the 11th annual Around the World — Grand Rapids’ official kickoff to summer! Enjoy a fantastic tasting menu, featuring selections from artisan wineries and some of Michigan’s best craft beer purveyors, while sampling globally influenced small plates and appetizers. AB will provide live entertainment throughout the evening, and 100% of proceeds exclusively benefit Van Andel Institute for Education’s K–12 education programs. If you’re ready to kick off the summer season while networking…
Find out more »Behind the Scenes at Van Andel Institute
Behind the Scenes at Van Andel Institute Have you ever wanted an insider look at what happens at VAI? Please join us for Behind the Scenes at Van Andel Institute to get an exclusive look. As a loyal supporter of VAI, you are invited to this special opportunity, featuring a compliementary lunch and a walking tour of VAI’s world-class facilities, led by VAI Vice President and Chief Facilities Officer Sam Pinto. Please note, this event is invitation only. Complimentary valet…
Find out more »Design & Discovery
Join Haworth and Van Andel Institute on June 23 for Design & Discovery. Merging the inspiration of modernist furniture design with the elegant shapes and colors of contemporary fashion, Design & Discovery will excite your imagination and showcase the power of the creative spirit. This exclusive event will take place at the legendary Haworth headquarters and showroom in Holland, Michigan, and will feature a runway show by Leigh’s in the atrium, hors d’oeuvres, artisan cocktails and complimentary swag bags. Guests will be treated…
Find out more »Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz, Ph.D. – VAI Seminar Series
Title TBD Speaker Information Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz, Ph.D. HHMI Janelia Time & Location 12:00 p.m. on Zoom. Registration is free. To sign up, please email Courtney Zirkle at courtney.zirkle@vai.org. After registering, you will receive an email with the Zoom link and passcode. VAI Host: Corinne Esquibel, Ph.D. Questions? For questions, please contact Courtney Zirkle at 616.234.5821.
Find out more »July 2022
Origins of Cancer: Honoring Dr. George Vande Woude, an Oncogene Pioneer
Van Andel Institute's Origins of Cancer symposium brings together students, scientists and medical professionals to explore paradigm-shifting cancer research. The 2022 symposium will honor the late Dr. George Vande Woude, the Institute’s founding research director and a groundbreaking scientist whose discovery of the MET oncogene revolutionized our understanding of cancer. This year’s distinguished roster of speakers will highlight Dr. Vande Woude’s legacy and recent breakthroughs in the oncogene field.
Find out more »August 2022
VAI Epigenetics Symposium: 20(+2) Years of the Histone Code
In the two decades since the first description of the histone code, the field of epigenetics has grown exponentially and given rise to revolutionary new insights that are reshaping our understanding of health and disease. The 2022 VAI Epigenetics Symposium: 20 (+2) Years of the Histone Code will explore the latest advances in epigenetic research, from chromatin and transcriptional regulation to developmental plasticity and transgenerational inheritance. This three-day event will feature global leaders in the field and spotlight remarkable breakthroughs at…
Find out more »VAI Epigenomics Workshop
The VAI Epigenomics Workshop is a three-day, hands-on, problem-based experience that will immerse graduate students in the latest epigenomic research and techniques. Topics include epigenetics in health and disease, leveraging epigenomics tools (such as ChIP-seq, genome browsers and DNA methylation analysis), and strategies for integrating epigenomics data with other data types. By the end of the workshop, students will have a deeper understanding of innovative methods for studying epigenomics, be better able to apply these tools to interdisciplinary research questions…
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