Van Andel Institute (VAI)
@VAInstitute
VAI is a biomedical research, K–12 & graduate education organization. At VAI, scientists study cancer, Parkinson’s, metabolic disorders and other diseases.
Dr. Clifford Cho shared how sound waves are helping fight liver cancer at a @VAInstitute lecture:. A proud moment in our partnership with the VAI to bring research to the bedside. bit.ly/3ImLp0u
A study led by VAI’s @RothbartLab sheds light on how interwoven epigenetic layers work together to sustain cancer cell survival. Their findings reveal a potential weak spot that could be leveraged to improve treatment. vai.org/article/pinpoi…
VAI’s Dr. Huilin Li and @RockefellerUniv's Dr. Michael O’Donnell have used #cryoEM to reveal a never-before-seen look at the “proofreading” proteins that safeguard DNA from errors during replication: vai.org/article/cryo-e…
Congratulations to VAI's Dr. H. Josh Jang, who has been appointed to assistant professor in our Department of Cell Biology. vai.org/article/van-an…
It is our pleasure to announce Eric L. Sturdy as VAI's Vice President of Philanthropy! Eric brings to this role more than 25 years of strategic fundraising leadership across community-based nonprofits, healthcare and higher education. Read more: vai.org/article/van-an…
Registration is now open for VAI Education’s Fall 2025 After-School Cohort! This FREE program is perfect for young scientists and problem-solvers who love rolling up their sleeves and diving into real-world challenges: bit.ly/40hcmcJ #Edchat #PBL
Congratulations to Joe Floramo, Ph.D., and Nathan Spix, Ph.D., who recently earned their Ph.D.s in molecular and cellular biology from Van Andel Institute Graduate School!
We are thrilled to announce that renowned physician-scientist J. Timothy Greenamyre, M.D., Ph.D., of @PittTweet, will be the recipient of the 2025 Jay Van Andel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Parkinson’s Disease Research! vai.org/2025-jva-award
🚨 A team from the UMN Medical School & @VAInstitute received a 2-year, $5.8M grant from @ASAP_Research & @MichaelJFoxOrg to study if cellular senescence plays a role in Parkinsons onset & progression. Read more: bit.ly/3GknT32. #Parkinsons | #Senescence
Van Andel Institute scientists and collaborators have developed a new method for identifying and classifying pancreatic cancer cell subtypes based on sugars found on the outside of cancer cells. @ScienceAdvances vai.org/pdac-sci-adv
The VAI Epigenomics Workshop is a great opportunity for #PhD students to learn the latest techniques from internationally recognized #epigenomics experts! 🗓️ July 29–31, 2025 📍 Van Andel Institute 👇 Learn more and apply vai.org/2025-epi-works…
👏 Congratulations to VAI’s Dr. @shenhui1986, who was elected to the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (@aimbe) College of Fellows! The prestigious appointment represents the top 2% of medical and biological engineers. vai.org/article/van-an…
Wear your purple pride with a custom Grand Rapids Griffins jersey! 🏒💜 All proceeds from the auction benefit groundbreaking research. Check them out! fans.winwithdash.com/team/griffins
A select number of Purple Game specialty jerseys will be auctioned off LIVE after the game tonight. The rest will be auctioned off via the DASH app. Download the DASH app or click on the link below to make your bid #GoGRG Bid Here >> bit.ly/3Cq37bz
We are so excited for the game! 💜
Our 13th annual Purple Community Game is this Friday, March 14th! Wear your best from the '90s and help join the fight against cancer and neurodegenerative diseases #GoGRG 🎟️ > bit.ly/43IRyfU
If you’re looking to help your kid avoid the summer slide with engaging and educational camps, it could be time to check out what the Van Andel Institute (VAI) has to offer. fox17online.com/news/local-new…
After the recent #exenatide results, what’s next in #Parkinsons disease research and clinical trials? Dr. Darren Moore (@MooreLabVAI), chair of VAI's Department of Neurodegenerative Science, explains: vai.org/article/after-…
We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Bang-An Wang as an assistant professor in our Department of Neurodegenerative Science! @NeuroVAI vai.org/article/neuros…
A person’s lifetime risk for #cancer may begin before they are even born, reports a paradigm-shifting study by Van Andel Institute scientists published in @NatureCancer. @PospisilikJ @Bi0lilla vai.org/cancer-risk-de…
