VAI Graduate School Archives

September 24, 2018 Graduate student spotlight: Investigating the underpinnings of Parkinson’s

Every other month, we highlight one of Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s doctoral students. This month features Leslie Wyman, a student in the laboratory…

July 12, 2018 Van Andel Institute Graduate School Celebrates Students’ Graduation

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (July 13, 2018) – Van Andel Institute Graduate School (VAIGS) is celebrating the graduation of two students, Alexis Bergsma of Grandville and…

June 18, 2018 Graduate student spotlight: Searching for the cause of a rare disease

Every other month, we highlight one of Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s doctoral students. This month features Candace King, a student in the laboratory…

May 2, 2018 Graduate student spotlight: Exploring epigenetics to improve human health

Every other month, we highlight one of Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s doctoral students. This month features Robert Vaughan, a student in the laboratory of

March 11, 2018 There is no “I” in “team”

When it comes to understanding the intricate genetic architecture that makes us human, the old adage holds true — the whole is greater than the…

January 23, 2018 Graduate student spotlight: Using powerful microscopes to understand cancer and improve medications

Every other month, we highlight one of Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s doctoral students. This month features Zachary DeBruine, a student in the…

January 7, 2018 Van Andel Institute Graduate School seeks third party comments

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Jan. 8, 2018)—Van Andel Institute Graduate School (VAIGS), under the auspices of Andel Research Institute, offers a program of study leading to…

December 27, 2017 What’s next for VAI in 2018

With the end of the year approaching, we asked the Institute’s leadership for a sneak peek into what they are most excited for in the…