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January 31, 2023 Study reveals drivers of metastatic breast cancer

Cancers that metastasize, or spread from their original site to new areas of the body, are particularly challenging to treat. This is especially true in…

October 4, 2021 Graduate student spotlight: Exploring a gene linked to breast cancer

Throughout the year, we highlight Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s doctoral students. This month, we’re featuring Patrick Dischinger, a Ph.D. student in the lab Dr. Matt…

May 27, 2020 Graduate student spotlight: Pursuing a better understanding of breast cancer

Every other month, we highlight one of Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s doctoral students. This month features Menusha Arumugam, a student in the lab of…

November 13, 2018 Connecting the genetic dots

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Neurofibromatosis type 1 is a rare genetic disorder. A single gene may hold answers…

October 18, 2017 Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A look at the latest research

Each year, more than 250,000 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer, making it the most common cancer in women, with the…

November 16, 2016 Van Andel Institute hosts event highlighting women’s health: Experts share information, insight on women’s cancer

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Nov. 16, 2016)—Van Andel Institute (VAI) today held “A Conversation About Women’s Health Hosted by Carol Van Andel: Common Cancers Affecting Women,”…

September 21, 2016 The Bee Brave 5K: Supporting research and engaging the community

Passionate fundraisers effect enormous change. Their unique energy can influence peoples’ hearts and minds, transforming them into emotionally-charged supporters. For Pat Ringnalda, race director of…

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October 27, 2015 Potential new therapy for triple-negative breast cancer shows promise in laboratory studies

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 27, 2015)— Recent laboratory findings provide novel insight into potential new therapeutic approaches for triple-negative breast cancer, a particularly difficult to…