15 May 2017
Dr. Stephen Baylin becomes third VARI-affiliated scientist to be elected to National Academy of Sciences
VARI-affiliated cancer researcher Stephen Baylin, M.D., has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS). He is the third VARI-affiliated scientist...Read More
15 May 2017
3 Feb 2017
In their own words: The most exciting advances in cancer research
In honor of World Cancer Day on Saturday, we asked our scientists and collaborators a simple question—what do you think is the...Read More
10 Oct 2016
Combinations and collaborations in the fight against cancer: An interview with Dr. Feyruz Rassool and Dr. Stephen Baylin
What happens when scientists collaborate rather than compete? In this case, the result is a combination of two drugs that may be...Read More
29 Aug 2016
Vitamin C may boost effectiveness of acute myeloid leukemia treatment
EDITOR’S NOTE: Maintaining proper nutrition is an important part of cancer therapy. Patients are urged to consult their doctors before making any...Read More
28 Jan 2016
Phase II colorectal cancer clinical trial first to receive support, scientific oversight from Van Andel Research Institute–Stand Up To Cancer Epigenetics Dream Team
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Jan. 28, 2016)—The first clinical trial to move forward as part of the Van Andel Research Institute–Stand Up To...Read More
27 Aug 2015
Researchers thwart cancer cells by triggering ‘virus alert’
Note: This press release was written by John Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Stephen Baylin, who holds a joint appointment at Van Andel Research Institute...Read More
26 Feb 2015
Van Andel Research Institute appoints leading cancer scientist Dr. Stephen Baylin as professor
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Feb. 26, 2015)—Renowned cancer scientist and epigenetics expert Stephen Baylin, M.D., has accepted an appointment at Van Andel Research Institute...Read More
20 Oct 2014
Stand Up To Cancer Epigenetics Dream Team continues with $7.5 million funding from Van Andel Research Institute
Grand Rapids, Michigan (October 20, 2014)— The work of one of the Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) inaugural Dream Teams, launched in...Read More