9 Aug 2018
Explainer: What is cancer metastasis?
What is cancer metastasis? Cancer metastasis refers to the spread of cancer cells beyond their original location, to other parts of the...Read More
9 May 2018
Fighting cancer is a team effort
By Dr. Peter A. Jones and Dr. Steve Baylin Co-leaders, Van Andel Research Institute–Stand Up To Cancer Epigenetics Dream Team
8 May 2018
Van Andel Research Institute expands cancer research program
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (May 8, 2018) — As part of its efforts to reveal the complex molecular causes of cancer, Van Andel...Read More
5 Apr 2018
Comprehensive atlas redefines gastrointestinal cancers
Scientists now have a powerful new resource for developing better treatments for common cancers of the esophagus, stomach, colon and rectum, collectively...Read More
5 Apr 2018
Van Andel Research Institute scientists help redefine how cancer is categorized
Comprehensive scientific resource highlighted in more than two dozen papers published in Cell Press by The Cancer Genome Atlas
Laird is senior author on the paper, along with Adam J. Bass, M.D., of Harvard University and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Vésteinn...Read More
28 Dec 2017
What’s next for VAI in 2018
With the end of the year approaching, we asked the Institute’s leadership for a sneak peek into what they are most excited...Read More
18 Oct 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...Read More
12 Oct 2017
A Catalyst for combating cancer
Nearly $5.5 million in grant funding to fuel collaborative clinical trials in lung and bladder cancers By Dr. Peter Jones and Dr....Read More
2 Mar 2017
Three things to know about colorectal cancer
March marks Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time to share information and raise awareness about these devastating diseases. Here are three key...Read More