Van Andel Institute for Research Jones Archives - Van Andel Institute for Research

16 Nov 2021

Five Van Andel Institute scientists named to elite Highly Cited Researchers List

Tagscancer, epigenetics, Jones, Laird, metabolism, neurodegenerative disease, P. Brundin, research, russell jones, VARI

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.,...

22 Sep 2021

Coriell Institute for Medical Research, Van Andel Institute awarded estimated $12.4 million SPORE grant from National Cancer Institute

Tagsaward, Baylin, cancer, epigenetics, Jones, research, Rothbart, VAI

Estimated at $12.4 million, this five-year grant supports a nationwide team of researchers investigating epigenetic therapies for cancer

16 Mar 2021

Study explores how environmental exposures before conception may impact fetal development

Tagsenvironment, epigenetics, Jones, Peter Jones, research

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (March 16, 2021) — Older age at the time of conception and alcohol consumption during pregnancy have long been...

4 Feb 2020

World Cancer Day 2020: What energizes VAI scientists about the future of cancer research

Tagscancer, cancer research, Haab, Jones, Laird, Li, Pfeifer, pospisilik, Shi, Wen, World Cancer Day

February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and Feb. 4, 2020, is World Cancer Day. To mark the occasion, Van Andel Institute scientists...

3 Dec 2018

Maternal age, diet at conception may impact epigenetic marks associated with childhood body mass index

TagsCarpenter, epigenetics, Jones, VARI

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Dec. 3, 2018) — The age and diet of women when they conceive influences a specific type of epigenetic...

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

20 Feb 2018

Van Andel Research Institute Chief Scientific Officer awarded honorary doctorate

TagsJones, VARI

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Feb 20, 2018)—Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) Chief Scientific Officer Peter Jones, Ph.D., D.Sc., will be awarded an honorary...

28 Dec 2017