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November 12, 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 24, 2018 Large-scale cancer study locates “light switches” in the “dark” regions of the genome

Many of cancer’s long-buried secrets are now out in the open thanks to a collaborative effort to catalog the genetic switches that govern…

September 12, 2018 Revealing the root causes of colon cancer: Three questions for Dr. Ali Lanctot Chomiak

Although the overall prevalence of colon cancer has steadily dropped since the 1980s, a close look at the data from recent years reveals a disturbing…

September 9, 2018 That’s a wrap! Van Andel Research Institute featured in Stand Up To Cancer telecast

Last Friday was a day to remember, one that will affect lives for years to come. We were thrilled to be a part of the 

September 3, 2018 Tune in Friday for the Stand Up To Cancer telecast

Keep a look out for Van Andel Institute’s Ann Schoen

Van Andel Institute is delighted to be a part of the…

August 29, 2018 Disease profile: Pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive, tough-to-treat disease in which malignant cells develop in the pancreas, a small gland located near the stomach that is responsible…

August 15, 2018 Stars rally together again for Stand Up To Cancer's live broadcast on September 7

LOS ANGELES, August 16, 2018 – Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a division of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), is proud to…

August 8, 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 body.

What causes…