29
Mar
2022
How do molecular ‘switches’ impact colorectal cancer? And what could they mean for treatment?
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Throughout our lives, we’ve been reminded that eating a nutritious diet is important for our overall good health and helps reduce the... Read More
14
Dec
2021
A year — and a quarter century — in review
As 2021 comes to a close, so too does Van Andel Institute’s celebration of our 25th anniversary. The Institute’s story began with... Read More
7
Dec
2021
Van Andel Institute welcomes epigeneticist Dr. Yvonne Fondufe-Mittendorf to its faculty
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Dec. 7, 2021) — Epigenetics expert Yvonne Fondufe-Mittendorf, Ph.D., is joining Van Andel Institute’s growing faculty, a move that will further expand... Read More
23
Nov
2021
What is cancer, and how can research help?
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What is cancer? Cancer is a blanket term for more than 100 related diseases that have a core characteristic in common — unchecked cell growth.... Read More
16
Nov
2021
Five Van Andel Institute scientists named to elite Highly Cited Researchers List
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Nov. 16, 2021) — Van Andel Institute scientists Patrik Brundin, M.D., Ph.D., Peter A. Jones, Ph.D., D.Sc. (hon), Russell Jones, Ph.D.,... Read More
20
Oct
2021
Meet the scientist behind the science: Dr. Scott Rothbart
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Earlier today, we announced that Van Andel Institute Associate Professor Dr. Scott Rothbart has been awarded a Research Scholar Grant from the... Read More
20
Oct
2021
American Cancer Society grant to support Van Andel Institute research into anti-cancer medications
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 20, 2021) — Van Andel Institute’s Scott Rothbart, Ph.D., has earned a four-year, $792,000 Research Scholar’s Grant from... Read More
12
Oct
2021
Van Andel Institute welcomes epigeneticist Dr. Nick Burton to its faculty
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 12, 2021) — Van Andel Institute has recruited Nick Burton, Ph.D., to its growing faculty, further expanding its research into the... Read More
5
Oct
2021
Van Andel Institute, Maine Medical Center Research Institute scientists earn $9.6 million Transformative Research Award from National Institutes of Health
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 5, 2021) — Van Andel Institute’s J. Andrew Pospisilik, Ph.D., and Maine Medical Center Research Institute’s Joseph Nadeau,... Read More
30
Sep
2021
Structural biologist Dr. Evan Worden joins Van Andel Institute’s faculty
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Sept. 30, 2021) — Van Andel Institute has welcomed structural biologist and epigenetics expert Evan Worden, Ph.D., to its... Read More