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14 Apr 2021

Graduate student spotlight: Sorting out ways to starve cancer cells

Tagsgraduate school, research, Steensma, student spotlight

Throughout the year, we highlight Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s doctoral students. This month, we’re featuring Rachel (Rae) House, a Ph.D. candidate mentored by Dr. Matt Steensma...

11 Jul 2019

From Malaysia to Michigan, a quest to improve outcomes for breast cancer patients

TagsArumugam, Steensma, VAIGS, VARI

Kajang, a bustling city on the outskirts of the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur, is a long way away from Grand Rapids,...

28 Feb 2019

Taking on the challenge of rare diseases

TagsGraveel, Rare Disease Day, Steensma, VARI, Williams

Today is Rare Disease Day, a time to raise awareness about the thousands of lesser known diseases that affect millions of people...

13 Nov 2018

Connecting the genetic dots

Tagsbreast cancer, cancer, cancer research, Graveel, Steensma, VARI

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Neurofibromatosis type 1 is a rare genetic disorder. A single gene may hold...

22 Jan 2013

Wells Fargo Foundation Announces Grant For Van Andel Institute Study

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$8,000 grant will support research of rare genetic disorders St. Louis, January 22, 2013 – Wells Fargo Foundation announced recently an $8,000 grant...