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December 19, 2025 Reflecting on research: 2025 highlights

In 2025, VAI continued to build scientific momentum and drive discoveries that deepen our understanding of human health. With the addition of new faculty and…

December 18, 2025 How backyard microbes could help treat disease

Could the key to better treatments for chronic conditions such as diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease be found in our own backyards?

Dr. Nick…

November 25, 2025 How inquiry-based learning builds future innovators

Traditional education often prioritizes grades and memorization, neglecting skills vital for real-world problem-solving. 

At a recent public lecture, Van Andel Institute for Education’s Director…

January 16, 2025 Van Andel Institute announces 2025 Public Lecture Series

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Jan. 16, 2025) — Van Andel Institute’s free Public Lecture Series returns Feb. 5. This year’s lineup will cover topics such as brain cells,…

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…

October 8, 2024 The link between inflammation and depression

Depression is a common mental health disorder, and its emotional and psychological symptoms are well known. Perhaps less known are the various biological factors that…

October 2, 2024 How educators are using AI in K–12 classrooms

Artificial intelligence is increasingly common in classroom instruction. The growing adoption by teachers and students has opened new realms of possibility, and also begged many…

May 3, 2024 How understanding proteins can inform new Parkinson’s treatments

Parkinson’s disease is linked to clumps of misshapen proteins that damage brain cells and lead to the disease’s hallmark symptoms.

Dr. Michael Henderson, an…