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October 2, 2018 High-resolution “blueprint” reveals mechanism that helps E. coli infect the urinary tract

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan (October 3, 2018) — A common gut bacterium uses a unique assembly apparatus to build hair-like structures that help it infect the…

September 26, 2018 Award honors scientists who strive to improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (September 27, 2018) — Van Andel Research Institute and The Cure Parkinson’s Trust announce Bastiaan Bloem, M.D., Ph.D., and Simon Stott,…

September 25, 2018 Internationally recognized Parkinson’s expert wins Jay Van Andel Award

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Sept. 26, 2018) — Van Andel Research Institute announces pioneering physician-scientist K. Ray Chaudhuri, M.D., FRCP, D.Sc., as the 2018 winner of…

September 23, 2018 Cryo-EM reveals structure of protein responsible for regulating temperature in the human body

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (September 24, 2018) — A team led by Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) scientists has revealed for the first time the…

September 18, 2018 Van Andel Research Institute launches metabolism and nutrition research program

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (September 19, 2018) — Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) has launched the most comprehensive metabolism and nutrition research program of its kind,…

September 12, 2018 Revealing the root causes of colon cancer: Three questions for Dr. Ali Lanctot Chomiak

Although the overall prevalence of colon cancer has steadily dropped since the 1980s, a close look at the data from recent years reveals a disturbing…

September 12, 2018 Van Andel Research Institute hosts unique Parkinson’s disease symposium

WHO:

Members of the Grand Rapids community, Parkinson’s clinicians and scientists from Van Andel Research Institute’s research team. A full list of speakers is available…

September 9, 2018 That’s a wrap! Van Andel Research Institute featured in Stand Up To Cancer telecast

Last Friday was a day to remember, one that will affect lives for years to come. We were thrilled to be a part of the