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June 3, 2026 Cutting thinner, seeing deeper: The power of cryo-PFIB

For scientists, precision is everything. From studying the shapes of cells to investigating the functions of proteins, research relies on high-tech tools to advance our…

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June 1, 2026 Van Andel Institute and GVSU partner to advance AI-driven biomedical research through newly launched Ph.D. in Computing

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (June 1, 2026) — Van Andel Institute and Grand Valley State University are partnering to advance artificial intelligence-driven biomedical research as…

May 29, 2026 How the science of learning is transforming education

For generations, education has relied on tradition, intuition and habit. Today, the science of learning is raising the standard. Educators treat new ideas as testable, use…

May 27, 2026 How understanding genetics may fuel new ALS therapies

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder that damages movement-regulating nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Overtime, the loss of these…

May 11, 2026 A gut feeling: How the microbiome may help protect against disease

The human gut is home to a vast, invisible ecosystem of bacteria, viruses and other microbes that influence health in ways we are just beginning…

May 7, 2026 Fueling the fight against cancer

All cells rely on nutrients from the foods we eat to survive and thrive.

Thanks to research from VAI scientists and collaborators, we now…

May 4, 2026 How Dr. Peter A. Jones transformed VAI into a research powerhouse

Dr. Peter Jones arrived in Grand Rapids with a vision: build Van Andel Institute into one of the world’s premier research organizations.

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April 21, 2026 Planting hope: A gardener’s gift to research

Donna Rosa showcased resilience from the day she was born. Her mother noticed Rosa had difficulties crawling, and a trip to the doctor led to…