25 Sep 2020
How could our nutrition today affect future generations?: A Q&A with Dr. Heidi Lempradl and Dr. Andrew Pospisilik
Can a person’s diet, experiences and lifestyle impact their children’s health or even the health of subsequent generations? That’s the big question...Read More
29 Jul 2020
Explainer: How do gene mutations happen?
Many diseases and disorders studied at Van Andel Institute have genetic links, including cancer and Parkinson’s disease. Gene mutations, or changes to...Read More
3 May 2019
Hotspot in the genome may drive psychosis in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Findings provide a treatment target and a starting point for new biomarkers GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (May 3, 2019) — A newly identified...Read More
5 Dec 2018
Teaming up to accelerate scientific discovery
How close collaboration between academic labs, the biotech sector and a highly competitive federal grant program bolsters biomedical research innovation and cutting-edge...Read More
3 Dec 2018
Maternal age, diet at conception may impact epigenetic marks associated with childhood body mass index
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Dec. 3, 2018) — The age and diet of women when they conceive influences a specific type of epigenetic...Read More
29 May 2018
Meet the scientist behind the science: Dr. Piroska Szabó
Like gift boxes in brown paper waiting to be mailed, our DNA is contained in packaging material with unique instructions that until...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
12 Mar 2018
There is no “I” in “team”
How the smallest components of life work together to manage our epigenetic inheritance When it comes to understanding the intricate genetic architecture...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