24 Mar 2022
Graduate student spotlight: Investigating the impact of toxins and nutrients on brain function and development
Throughout the year, we highlight Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s doctoral students. This month, we’re featuring April Rickle, a Ph.D. student in...Read More
14 Dec 2021
A year — and a quarter century — in review
As 2021 comes to a close, so too does Van Andel Institute’s celebration of our 25th anniversary. The Institute’s story began with...Read More
22 Nov 2021
With Thanksgiving around the corner, we asked metabolism expert Dr. Sara Nowinski three questions
Quick! What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “metabolism”? Chances are, you picked something food-related. With...Read More
16 Nov 2021
Five Van Andel Institute scientists named to elite Highly Cited Researchers List
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Nov. 16, 2021) — Van Andel Institute scientists Patrik Brundin, M.D., Ph.D., Peter A. Jones, Ph.D., D.Sc. (hon), Russell Jones, Ph.D.,...Read More
16 Sep 2021
Explainer: What is the gut microbiome?
Our microbiomes take the phrase “trust your gut” to a whole new level. The gut microbiome is a rich population of bacteria,...Read More
24 Aug 2021
Meet the scientist behind the science: Dr. Ning Wu
The human body needs sugars and fats to survive, but too much of either can be problematic. Van Andel Institute’s Dr. Ning...Read More
3 Aug 2021
An overactive sweet tooth may spell trouble for our cellular powerplants
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (August 3, 2021) — The average American eats roughly 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day — more than...Read More
8 Jul 2021
Metabolism expert Dr. Sara Nowinski joins Van Andel Institute
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (July 8, 2021) — VAI’s newest scientific recruit wants to rewrite the story of mitochondria, the cellular machinery that...Read More
8 Mar 2021
Need a break? Take our National Nutrition Month quiz!
March is National Nutrition Month! Test your metabolism and nutrition knowledge with our quiz. Good luck (and no peeking at the answers...Read More
3 Feb 2021
New study to probe how diet and metabolism influence the immune system
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Feb. 3, 2021) — A pair of scientists from Van Andel Institute and the National Institute of Allergy and...Read More