VARI cancer research Archives - Page 2 of 3

10 Sep 2018

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

Tagscancer, cancer research, Featured Stories, SU2C, VARI-SU2C

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

30 Aug 2018

Disease profile: Pancreatic cancer

Tagscancer, cancer research, clinical trials

Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive, tough-to-treat disease in which malignant cells develop in the pancreas, a small gland located near the stomach...

16 Aug 2018

Stars rally together again for Stand Up To Cancer’s live broadcast on September 7

Tagscancer, cancer research, clinical trials, collaboration, SU2C, VARI, VARI-SU2C

Mahershala Ali, Kathy Bates, Katie Couric, Jennifer Garner, Tony Hale, Marg Helgenberger, Ed Helms, Ken Jeong, Marlee Matlin, Matthew McConaughey, Maria Menounos,...

9 Aug 2018

Explainer: What is cancer metastasis?

Tagscancer, cancer research, explainer, metastasis, VARI

What is cancer metastasis? Cancer metastasis refers to the spread of cancer cells beyond their original location, to other parts of the...

9 May 2018

Fighting cancer is a team effort

TagsBaylin, cancer research, clinical trials, epigenetics, Jones, SU2C, VARI, VARI-SU2C

By Dr. Peter A. Jones and Dr. Steve Baylin Co-leaders, Van Andel Research Institute–Stand Up To Cancer Epigenetics Dream Team

8 May 2018

Van Andel Research Institute expands cancer research program

Tagscancer research, epigenetics, New Hire, Shi, Wen

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (May 8, 2018) — As part of its efforts to reveal the complex molecular causes of cancer, Van Andel...

5 Apr 2018

Comprehensive atlas redefines gastrointestinal cancers

Tagscancer, cancer research, collaboration, Laird, Shen, TCGA, VARI

Scientists now have a powerful new resource for developing better treatments for common cancers of the esophagus, stomach, colon and rectum, collectively...