20
Jul
2021
What you need to know about sarcoma and bone cancer
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July is Sarcoma and Bone Cancer Awareness month, and we wanted to take a deeper look at what these diseases are, whom... Read More
28
May
2020
Studies do not find hormonal role for bone protein osteocalcin
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (May 28, 2020) — A bone protein called osteocalcin has long been thought to play important hormonal roles in... Read More
3
Jun
2019
Dr. Bart Williams receives VAI Graduate School award
Excellence in Graduate School Education award given to invested, passionate educator GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (May 30, 2019) — Van Andel Institute Graduate School... Read More
7
Mar
2019
What is basic research and why is it important?
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On March 12, the Institute will host A Focus on Pancreatic Cancer: From Foundations to Early Detection, a part of our Public... Read More
4
Mar
2019
10 things to know about pancreatic cancer
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1) Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive, tough-to-treat disease in which malignant cells develop in the pancreas, a small gland located near the... Read More
28
Feb
2019
Taking on the challenge of rare diseases
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Today is Rare Disease Day, a time to raise awareness about the thousands of lesser known diseases that affect millions of people... Read More
12
Jul
2018
Meet the scientist behind the science: Dr. Bart Williams
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As a kid, Dr. Bart Williams didn’t plan on being a scientist. That all changed after a summer spent working in a... Read More
28
Dec
2017
What’s next for VAI in 2018
With the end of the year approaching, we asked the Institute’s leadership for a sneak peek into what they are most excited... Read More
23
May
2017
May is National Osteoporosis Month. Here’s why that matters.
By Dr. Bart Williams Dr. Bart Williams is director of Van Andel Research Institute’s Center for Cancer and Cell Biology. He is... Read More
22
Jan
2013
Wells Fargo Foundation Announces Grant For Van Andel Institute Study
$8,000 grant will support research of rare genetic disorders St. Louis, January 22, 2013 – Wells Fargo Foundation announced recently an $8,000 grant... Read More