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
13 Jan 2021
A look back at 2020
The past year has challenged us in new and unexpected ways. Yet through it all, we have been inspired by the strength...Read More
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
21 May 2020
Explainer: What are mitochondria?
If you ask high school biology students about mitochondria, they’re likely to respond with the same answer: mitochondria are the powerhouses of...Read More
4 Feb 2020
Dietary interventions may slow onset of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Feb. 4, 2020) — Significantly reducing dietary levels of the amino acid methionine could slow onset and progression of...Read More
31 Jan 2020
10 research trends we’re excited to watch in the next decade
With a new decade comes a new world of possibility and innovation waiting to be unleashed in labs at Van Andel Institute...Read More
11 Dec 2019
Explainer: What is immunology?
Immunology is the study of the immune system, the body’s natural defenses against infection and disease. The immune system employs numerous defense...Read More
13 Nov 2019
A Conversation About Metabolism and Nutrition Hosted by Carol Van Andel
Join us for A Conversation About Metabolism and Nutrition — Hosted by Carol Van Andel, which will spotlight the Institute’s exciting research into...Read More