VAI is an independent biomedical research, K–12 & graduate education organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our scientists study cancer, Parkinson’s, metabolic disorders and other diseases. vai.org
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Van Andel Institute ranks No. 3 on the 2026 Nature Index Research Leaders list of North American nonprofit research organizations for biological sciences. #NatureIndexResearchLeaders
Please join us in congratulating Drs. Ellen Stirtz, April Rickle, Sofia leleva, Thomas Goralski and Svetlana Djirackor, who recently earned their Ph.D.s in molecular and cellular biology from Van Andel Institute Graduate School.
Van Andel Institute (VAI)
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What’s on the horizon in Parkinson’s disease research? In honor of #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth, VAI’s Dr. Darren Moore highlights five areas to watch for breakthroughs in the coming years.
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VAI & Wageningen University and Research’s scientists used a CRISPR variant to distinguish tumor DNA from healthy DNA by targeting chemical differences present in cancer cells. Published in @nature.com, the study is a promising step toward cancer therapy that targets tumor cells with high precision.
We are excited to recognize renowned scientist Glenda Halliday, Ph.D., as the recipient of the 2026 Jay Van Andel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Parkinson’s Disease Research!
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May is #ALSAwarenessMonth. Learn more about how understanding genetics may fuel new ALS therapies:
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Van Andel Institute (VAI)
Van Andel Institute (VAI)
Van Andel Institute (VAI), a world-class biomedical research institute, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is dedicated to improving human health. We are pioneers in the fight against cancer, Parkinso...
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