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September 12, 2023 At the crossroads of community and research

For more than a decade, Matt Cook has worked to empower communities. As the vice president of community relations at Lake Michigan Credit Union…

September 12, 2023 A Mini fandom with major impact

Passion comes in all forms. For some, it's sports or books, but for Jim Cvelbar, it's a deep love for his Mini Cooper vehicle.…

September 6, 2023 Study illuminates mechanism that annotates genetic information passed from fathers to offspring

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (September 6, 2023) — Van Andel Institute scientists and collaborators have identified a key part of a mechanism that annotates genetic…

August 31, 2023 Positivity and Perseverance: Richard Cebelak’s journey with Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease is a challenging diagnosis. It requires adjustments to day-to-day life and a change in regular habits. But for Richard Cebelak, Parkinson’s would not…

August 30, 2023 Van Andel Institute scientist nets $2.4 million award to study ‘cellular powerhouses’

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (August 30, 2023) — Our cells are powered by tiny “powerplants” called mitochondria, which transform nutrients into fuel that sustains life.

August 28, 2023 Preliminary phase 2 trial results of lixisenatide presented

Copenhagen, Denmark (August 28, 2023) — A one-year, phase 2 clinical trial of Type 2 diabetes drug lixisenatide has reported positive early results, which indicate…

August 24, 2023 Repairing broken brain circuits may offer path to new Parkinson’s treatments

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (August 24, 2023) — Van Andel Institute scientists have identified a series of processes that help the brain adapt to damage…

August 17, 2023 A decade of ‘green’ leadership

Sustainability has been foundational to Van Andel Institute since day one.

Our commitment to green practices can be seen throughout our facilities, from extensive recycling…