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February 2, 2026 Hello from the CSO: A message from Dr. Jonathan D. Licht

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…

January 23, 2026 The promise of gene editing with CRISPR

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…

January 12, 2026 Flipping the script on fungal infections

Fungal infections are a serious public health concern that cause millions of deaths each year.  

Among the most worrying are Candida auris and Cryptococcus…

December 19, 2025 Reflecting on research: 2025 highlights

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…

December 18, 2025 How backyard microbes could help treat disease

Could the key to better treatments for chronic conditions such as diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease be found in our own backyards?

Dr. Nick…

December 15, 2025 Connecting community and science

When looking for the best place to establish their roots, Nate and Nichole Gillespie carefully considered their options. Both Michigan natives, they were intimately familiar…

December 10, 2025 Van Andel Institute, Cure Parkinson’s renew funding for Parkinson’s clinical trials program

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Dec. 10, 2025) — Van Andel Institute and Cure Parkinson’s have renewed a funding agreement to support the International Linked Clinical Trials…

December 9, 2025 Study reveals how dietary restriction helps fuel cancer-fighting immune cells

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Dec. 9, 2025) — Reducing calorie intake helps cancer-fighting immune cells do their jobs more effectively, reports a study by Van Andel Institute