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June 30, 2023 Meet the graduate student: Elshaimaa Ali

Throughout the year, we highlight Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s doctoral students. This month, we’re featuring Elshaimaa Ali, a Ph.D. candidate in the…

May 30, 2023 Meet the graduate student: Lauren Harmon

Throughout the year, we highlight Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s doctoral students. This month, we’re featuring Lauren Harmon, a Ph.D. candidate in the…

September 16, 2021 Explainer: What is the gut microbiome?

Our microbiomes take the phrase “trust your gut” to a whole new level. The gut microbiome is a rich population of bacteria, fungi, viruses and…

June 22, 2021 Seven facts about the human brain

The human brain has been the subject of fascination and study for centuries. The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates characterized the brain as “the analyst of…

January 5, 2021 Exploring the link between Parkinson’s and the brain’s emotional center

Last year, Van Andel Institute assistant professor Hong-yuan Chu, Ph.D., was awarded a 2020 NARSAD Young Investigator grant by the Brain & Behavior…

August 13, 2020 In Portugal, a search for the genetic roots of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia worldwide. It was first recognized under its current moniker in the early 1900s, but it was…

March 20, 2020 Free at-home activities, lessons for K-12 students during COVID-19 school closures

Schools across Michigan are closed amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In this period of uncertainty, adults may wonder how they can step up to keep…