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Van Andel Institute (VAI) donors, supporters, Parkinson’s activists and scientists gathered together for the 13th annual Winterfest Celebration on February 22, 2018. Those in attendance…
Alvin and Hylda Tuuk believed in the American dream. Second generation Dutch immigrants, they met and married after Al served his country in World War…
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…
Technology strategist Michael Carnevale built his business by pursuing the unknown, sparking the imagination and solving complex business challenges through mobile…
Van Andel Institute Board of Governors member and philanthropist, the late R. George Mickel, wasn't subtle when he talked about Van Andel Institute. Mickel believed…
Robin met Mike Schwark during their junior year at the University of Michigan. Robin was the business manager of the university's hockey band and Mike…
Training top-tier biomedical research talent in translational research remains a cornerstone of Van Andel Institute’s overarching strategy. In order to encourage the development of individuals…
A man who earned his first dollar shining shoes and taught himself to invest in stocks left nearly half his estate to Van Andel…