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September 2020
Valina L. Dawson, Ph.D. – Jay Van Andel Seminar Series
Title TBD Speaker Information Valina L. Dawson, Ph.D. Director, Neuroregeneration and Stem Cell Program, Institute for Cell Engineering Professor of Neurology Johns Hopkins University Time & Location 12:00 pm at Van Andel Institute Conference Room 3104/3105 VARI Host: Darren Moore, Ph.D. Questions? For questions, please contact Kim Cousineau at 616.234.5684.
Find out more »Pure Barre on the Blue Bridge
For the 7th year in a row, we will lift, tone, burn, and FUNdraise for Van Andel Institute on the iconic Blue Bridge! Join us for a pop-up class with Pure Barre and Lolë! Bring a yoga mat, towel, water bottles for weights/hydration, and cash to enter for raffle prizes, but most of all — bring your friends! This pop-up opportunity is great for the PB fanatics but even better for those that are new to Pure Barre and want to learn more, all while…
Find out more »2020 VAI Golf Outing
Please join us Monday, September 14, for Van Andel Institute’s 13th annual golf outing at Wuskowhan Players Club! Proceeds benefit biomedical research and science education at Van Andel Institute. Registration 8:30 a.m. Registration, range opens and continental breakfast 10:00 a.m. Shotgun start 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Cocktail reception 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Dinner Marcus Bradman Jefra Groendyk Lynne Jarman-Johnson Tim Long Carol Van Andel Brian and Lori Vander Baan Dave and Beth Van Portfliet ROUTE 1 Take I-196 W toward…
Find out more »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 theme for 2020 is When and How Does Parkinson’s Start?, which will focus on the origins and development of Parkinson’s, from potential triggers through the early symptoms and stages of the disease. Van Andel Institute and The Cure Parkinson’s Trust are thrilled to once again host Rallying to the Challenge, a meeting designed for and by people with Parkinson’s,…
Find out more »October 2020
Karen Vasquez, Ph.D. – VAI Seminar Series
Title TBD Speaker Information Karen Vasquez, Ph.D. James T. Doluisio Regents Professor Head, Division of Pharmacology and Toxicology The University of Texas at Austin Time & Location 12:00 pm at Van Andel Institute Conference Room 3104/3105 VARI Host: Piroska Szabó, Ph.D. Questions? For questions, please contact Kim Cousineau at 616.234.5684.
Find out more »Couture for a Cure 2020
Join us for a runway fashion presentation by Leigh’s and a personal appearance by designer Byron Lars along with an exclusive look at his Fall 2020 Byron Lars Beautymark collection. Experience Artistry’s new products and on trend looks at the Artistry Beauty Bar and on the runway. All proceeds benefit biomedical research and science education at Van Andel Institute. Complimentary valet parking available. Cocktail attire suggested. RegistrationSponsorship Please, note there are several seating options for Couture for a Cure. Click…
Find out more »43rd Annual Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Running a marathon is an incredible undertaking in and of itself and requires a tremendous amount of physical and mental endurance and motivation. Why not give yourself an added boost of motivation by running in honor or memory of someone in your life that who has faced a cancer or Parkinson’s disease journey? When you sign up to run with our Purple Community Marathon Team on behalf of Van Andel Institute (VAI), we will be with you every step of the way!…
Find out more »Lewis Cantley, Ph.D. – VAI Seminar Series
Title TBD Speaker Information Lewis Cantley, Ph.D. Meyer Director of the Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center Professor of Cancer Biology in Medicine Weill Cornell Medicine Time & Location 12:00 pm at Van Andel Institute Conference Room 3104/3105 VARI Host: Ning Wu, Ph.D. Questions? For questions, please contact Kim Cousineau at 616.234.5684.
Find out more »Alexander Tarakhovsky, M.D., Ph.D. – VAI Seminar Series
Title TBD Speaker Information Alexander Tarakhovsky, M.D., Ph.D. Dr. Plutarch Papamarkou Professor The Rockefeller University Time & Location 12:00 pm at Van Andel Institute Conference Room 3104/3105 VARI Host: Andrew Pospisilik, Ph.D. Questions? For questions, please contact Kim Cousineau at 616.234.5684.
Find out more »Susanna Greer, Ph.D. – VAI Seminar Series
Title TBD Speaker Information Susanna Greer, Ph.D. Director, Clinical Cancer Research, Nutrition and Immunology American Cancer Society Time & Location 12:00 pm at Van Andel Institute Conference Room 3104/3105 VARI Host: Graduate Student Association, Katie Hollis Questions? For questions, please contact Kim Cousineau at 616.234.5684.
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