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December 30, 2024 The crossroads of immunity, metabolism and cancer

How exactly does metabolism power immune cells? And can we find ways to optimize this process to combat disease?

In a recent public lecture, a…

December 16, 2024 VAI Research: A year in review

The past year at Van Andel Institute can be summed up in two words: “growth” and “impact.”

We’ve expanded our research capacity by adding new…

December 9, 2024 Van Andel Institute, Johns Hopkins University scientists to receive prestigious Harvey Prize

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Dec. 9, 2024) — A trio of esteemed scientists from Van Andel Institute and Johns Hopkins University will receive the Harvey Prize for their…

November 19, 2024 Van Andel Institute scientists named to prestigious Highly Cited Researchers list

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Nov. 19, 2024) — Van Andel Institute scientists Russell Jones, Ph.D., and Peter W. Laird, Ph.D., are included in this year’s Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers…

November 15, 2024 It takes a family — A 10-year journey with cancer

Braden Graham recalls gathering his three children — Ben, George and Mallory — for a family meeting, the kind they usually held to coordinate schedules,…

November 13, 2024 At the crossroads of cancer, research and family

For Sarah Vander Baan, giving is about connection. She's involved in a variety of positive, engaging and impactful organizations, each touching various aspects of…

October 22, 2024 Starving cancer cells of fat may improve cancer treatment

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 22, 2024) — Cutting off cancer cells’ access to fat may help a specific type of cancer treatment work more effectively, reports a…

October 21, 2024 Van Andel Institute Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Peter A. Jones elected to National Academy of Medicine

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 21, 2024) — Van Andel Institute Chief Scientific Officer Peter A. Jones, Ph.D., D.Sc. (hon), has been elected to the