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Cancer

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April 16, 2017 Donor Highlight — The Boelkins Family

Chuck and Christine Boelkins grew up in Grand Rapids. It’s a place that is near and dear to them — a place where they made…

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December 16, 2016 Friday explainer: What is cancer?

What is cancer? Cancer is a blanket term for more than 100 related diseases that have a core characteristic in common—unchecked…

November 29, 2016 Making pancreatic cancer treatment personal

By Brian Haab, Ph.D. Professor, Center for Cancer and Cell Biology, Van Andel Research Institute   [caption id="attachment_6168" align="alignleft" width="690"] Biomarkers define…

November 14, 2016 Endometrial cancer: Key facts

In the United States, endometrial cancer (which originates in the lining of the uterus) is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs, and…

November 10, 2016 10 facts about ovarian cancer

As we gear up for next week’s luncheon, A Conversation About Women’s Health Hosted by Carol Van Andel, here are 10 facts about

October 10, 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 a more effective…

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…

June 23, 2016 Top three reasons to attend Origins of Cancer

Origins of Cancer: Exploring Tumor Complexity Date: July 22 Cost: $50 for students and postdocs, $100 for non-students Registration deadline: July 15 More information/registration: