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“A major element of this effort was working to ensure that these models could be deployed by other groups onto new datasets. All too often this type of work is difficult to replicate or apply to new samples.” - Dr. Kyle Ellrott on the collaboration ⤵️

The Van Andel Institute Public Lecture Series is back for 2025! The lectures are free to attend and registration is required. Read more: vai.org/pls-2025

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 Nature Cancer. J. Andrew Pospisilik Ilaria Panzeri (she/her) vai.org/cancer-risk-de…

We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Bang-An Wang as an assistant professor in our Department of Neurodegenerative Science! VAI Department of Neurodegenerative Science vai.org/article/neuros…

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 (Moore Lab), chair of VAI's Department of Neurodegenerative Science, explains: vai.org/article/after-…

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👏 Congratulations to VAI’s Dr. Hui Shen, 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…

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…

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. Science Advances vai.org/pdac-sci-adv

🚨 A team from the UMN Medical School & Van Andel Institute (VAI) received a 2-year, $5.8M grant from Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s & michaeljfox.org to study if cellular senescence plays a role in Parkinsons onset & progression. Read more: bit.ly/3GknT32. #Parkinsons | #Senescence

We are thrilled to announce that renowned physician-scientist J. Timothy Greenamyre, M.D., Ph.D., of University of Pittsburgh, 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 study led by VAI’s Scott Rothbart 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…

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!

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

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…

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…

VAI’s Dr. Huilin Li and Rockefeller University'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…

Dr. Clifford Cho shared how sound waves are helping fight liver cancer at a Van Andel Institute (VAI) lecture:. A proud moment in our partnership with the VAI to bring research to the bedside. bit.ly/3ImLp0u