20 Jul 2021
What you need to know about sarcoma and bone cancer
July is Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness month, and we wanted to take a deeper look at what these diseases are, whom...Read More
14 Jul 2021
Meet the scientist behind the science: Dr. Hong Wen
Every cell in the human body has the same genetic instruction manual, but different cells read from different chapters to do their...Read More
12 Jul 2021
Where cancer and neuroscience meet: A look ahead to the 2021 Origins of Cancer symposium
This year’s Origins of Cancer symposium explores the intersection of cancer and neuroscience — an area that holds great promise for better...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
29 Jun 2021
Meet the scientist behind the science: Dr. Hong-yuan Chu
Van Andel Institute’s Dr. Hong-yuan Chu is parsing the brain’s intricate communications network in search of insights into how to combat Parkinson’s...Read More
24 Jun 2021
A ‘tasty’ protein may lead to new ways to treat metabolic and immune diseases
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (June 24, 2021) — The same taste-sensing molecule that helps you enjoy a meal from your favorite restaurant may...Read More
22 Jun 2021
Seven facts about the human brain
The human brain has been the subject of fascination and study for centuries. The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates characterized the brain as...Read More
10 Jun 2021
‘Roadmaps’ of the brain reveal regions vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (JUNE 10, 2021) — Much like a supply truck crossing the countryside, the misfolded proteins that damage neurons in...Read More
8 Jun 2021
Understanding gut inflammation may hold clues to mitigating Parkinson’s onset
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (JUNE 8, 2021) — Chronic inflammation in the gut may propel processes in the body that give rise to...Read More
24 May 2021
Transparency in graduate and postdoctoral outcomes: VAI joins the Coalition for Next Generation Life Science
Van Andel Institute is a proud member of the Coalition for Next Generation Life Science, a collaborative effort to enhance transparency by...Read More