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Most cases of Parkinson’s disease cannot be attributed to one distinct cause.
Parkinson’s is a progressive disorder characterized by the loss of specialized nerve…
For the millions of people worldwide with Crohn’s disease, the simple act of eating a meal can be a stressful experience.
Crohn’s is a…
A passion for pursing research can start anywhere: a lesson in a classroom, a chance observation, the simple act of asking “why?”
For Mae Rydingsward,…
Cancer research saves lives.
For the first time, the five-year survival rate for all cancers combined has hit 70% among people diagnosed from 2015–2021 in…
Today, I enthusiastically begin my work as president and chief scientific officer of Van Andel Institute.
I’ve long admired VAI’s commitment to discovery, collaboration…
Dr. Hong Li, professor in Van Andel Institute’s Department of Structural Biology, leverages CRISPR, cryo-EM and other leading-edge technologies to explore the mechanisms…
Fungal infections are a serious public health concern that cause millions of deaths each year.
Among the most worrying are Candida auris and Cryptococcus…
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…