26
Jan
2022
Blood markers can predict depression in pregnancy
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (January 26, 2022) — Signs of inflammation in the blood reliably predict and identify severe depression in pregnancy, reports... 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
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
22
Nov
2021
With Thanksgiving around the corner, we asked metabolism expert Dr. Sara Nowinski three questions
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Quick! What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “metabolism”? Chances are, you picked something food-related. With... 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
15
Nov
2021
Graduate student spotlight: Investigating the links between the immune system and Parkinson’s disease
Throughout the year, we highlight Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s doctoral students. This month, we’re featuring Alysa Kasen, a Ph.D. student in the lab of Dr.... Read More
26
Oct
2021
Van Andel Institute, Yale University and University of Pennsylvania scientists awarded grant from Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 26, 2021) — Scientists from Van Andel Institute, Yale University and University of Pennsylvania are recipients of a $9 million Collaborative... Read More
26
Oct
2021
Emory University, Van Andel Institute scientists receive $6 million grant to accelerate Parkinson’s disease research
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NOTE: This release was originally published by Emory University. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich (Oct. 26, 2021) – Emory University researchers received a three-year,... 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