by Claire Chapin | May 18, 2026 | Wellness
Every year, more than 300,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer. In 2026, the American Cancer Society estimates nearly 322,000 women will receive diagnoses. For Bee Brave—a passionate and driven West Michigan community dedicated to supporting breast...
by Maggie Mutch | Sep 30, 2025 | Profile
Kelsey Carpenter, Ph.D. completed her doctorate in integrated biomedical sciences at Rush University in Chicago, Illinois, and is currently a postdoctoral researcher in the Grainger Lab at Van Andel Institute’s Department of Cell Biology. It’s here that...
by Kelsea Rounds | Apr 1, 2021 | Cityscene
Groundbreaking research and innovative education programs are at the heart of Van Andel Institute’s mission to improve health and enhance lives. Throughout the year, VAI’s Virtual Public Lecture Series shines a spotlight on the Institute’s latest...
by Kelsea Rounds | Feb 4, 2021 | Cityscene
The Van Andel Institute (VAI) Marathon Team is lacing up for another year of setting (and crushing) running goals while raising money for a good cause. As an official charity partner of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon and TCS New York City Marathon, VAI has...
by Kelsea Rounds | Oct 15, 2020 | Cityscene
Van Andel Institute will host A Conversation About Depression — Hosted by Carol Van Andel on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. This fully virtual event will discuss the biological underpinnings of depression and explore how a better understanding of the disorder can be...
