26 Oct 2021
Van Andel Institute, Yale University and University of Pennsylvania scientists awarded grant from Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 26, 2021) — Scientists from Van Andel Institute, Yale University and University of Pennsylvania are recipients of a $9 million Collaborative...Read More
26 Oct 2021
Emory University, Van Andel Institute scientists receive $6 million grant to accelerate Parkinson’s disease research
NOTE: This release was originally published by Emory University. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich (Oct. 26, 2021) – Emory University researchers received a three-year,...Read More
20 Oct 2021
Meet the scientist behind the science: Dr. Scott Rothbart
Earlier today, we announced that Van Andel Institute Associate Professor Dr. Scott Rothbart has been awarded a Research Scholar Grant from the...Read More
20 Oct 2021
American Cancer Society grant to support Van Andel Institute research into anti-cancer medications
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 20, 2021) — Van Andel Institute’s Scott Rothbart, Ph.D., has earned a four-year, $792,000 Research Scholar’s Grant from...Read More
12 Oct 2021
Van Andel Institute welcomes epigeneticist Dr. Nick Burton to its faculty
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 12, 2021) — Van Andel Institute has recruited Nick Burton, Ph.D., to its growing faculty, further expanding its research into the...Read More
8 Oct 2021
2021 Tom Isaacs Award honors leading Parkinson’s expert
NOTE: This release has been republished with permission from Cure Parkinson’s. Cure Parkinson’s and Van Andel Institute (VAI) are delighted to announce...Read More
5 Oct 2021
Van Andel Institute, Maine Medical Center Research Institute scientists earn $9.6 million Transformative Research Award from National Institutes of Health
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 5, 2021) — Van Andel Institute’s J. Andrew Pospisilik, Ph.D., and Maine Medical Center Research Institute’s Joseph Nadeau,...Read More
4 Oct 2021
Graduate student spotlight: Exploring a gene linked to breast cancer
Throughout the year, we highlight Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s doctoral students. This month, we’re featuring Patrick Dischinger, a Ph.D. student in the lab Dr. Matt...Read More
30 Sep 2021
Structural biologist Dr. Evan Worden joins Van Andel Institute’s faculty
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Sept. 30, 2021) — Van Andel Institute has welcomed structural biologist and epigenetics expert Evan Worden, Ph.D., to its...Read More
29 Sep 2021
Take a brain break with our proteins quiz!
At this point in the year, who isn’t in need of a little break? Test your knowledge of proteins, and maybe even...Read More