Van Andel Institute

All cells rely on nutrients from the foods we eat to survive and thrive. Thanks to research from VAI scientists and collaborators, we now know that cells don’t treat all […] Van Andel Institute - Van Andel Institute transforms human health through groundbreaking biomedical research and cutting-edge science education.

Dr. Peter Jones arrived in Grand Rapids with a vision: build Van Andel Institute into one of the world’s premier research organizations. More than a decade has passed since then […] Van Andel Institute - Van Andel Institute transforms human health through groundbreaking biomedical research and cutting-edge science education.

Van Andel Institute - Van Andel Institute transforms human health through groundbreaking biomedical research and cutting-edge science education.

Van Andel Institute - Van Andel Institute transforms human health through groundbreaking biomedical research and cutting-edge science education.

Van Andel Institute - Van Andel Institute transforms human health through groundbreaking biomedical research and cutting-edge science education.

Van Andel Institute - Van Andel Institute transforms human health through groundbreaking biomedical research and cutting-edge science education.

Van Andel Institute - Van Andel Institute transforms human health through groundbreaking biomedical research and cutting-edge science education.

Van Andel Institute - Van Andel Institute transforms human health through groundbreaking biomedical research and cutting-edge science education.

Donna Rosa showcased resilience from the day she was born. Her mother noticed Rosa had difficulties crawling, and a trip to the doctor led to the discovery of a hip […] Van Andel Institute - Van Andel Institute transforms human health through groundbreaking biomedical research and cutting-edge science education.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (April 20, 2026) — Van Andel Institute has named internationally recognized scientist Glenda Halliday, Ph.D., as the recipient of its 2026 Jay Van Andel Award for Outstanding […] Van Andel Institute - Van Andel Institute transforms human health through groundbreaking biomedical research and cutting-edge science education.

Van Andel Institute - Van Andel Institute transforms human health through groundbreaking biomedical research and cutting-edge science education.

Van Andel Institute - Van Andel Institute transforms human health through groundbreaking biomedical research and cutting-edge science education.

Van Andel Institute - Van Andel Institute transforms human health through groundbreaking biomedical research and cutting-edge science education.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (April 15, 2026) — Cancer cells excel at evading detection, but subtle chemical differences set them apart from healthy cells. Now, a team of scientists from Wageningen […] Van Andel Institute - Van Andel Institute transforms human health through groundbreaking biomedical research and cutting-edge science education.

Van Andel Institute - Van Andel Institute transforms human health through groundbreaking biomedical research and cutting-edge science education.