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 Kayla Swem | Oct 1, 2021 | Blog
Van Andel Institute invites you to join us for the 21st annual Hope on the Hill Gala — Mission: Made Possible and jump into action against Parkinson’s, cancer and more of the most elusive diseases threatening human health today. It is an especially exciting year...
by Kayla Swem | Jul 1, 2021 | Cityscene
Van Andel Institute invites you to join us for the 16th annual Couture for a Cure—an evening full of fashion, fun and philanthropy in support of VAI’s mission to improve health and enhance lives now and in the future. This intimate event will feature a...
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...
