Our Research

Van Andel Research Institute (VARI), led by Dr. George Vande Woude, is an independent, world-class medical research facility that has gained worldwide recognition for research into the genetic and molecular origins of cancer and other diseases. VARI's laboratories and core facilities work to translate discoveries into therapies that will one day conquer illness and enhance lives. Find out more by viewing:

• Research summaries of each lab and profiles of our investigators (more info)
• Core services such as antibody production, spectral karyotyping (SKY), immunostaining and mouse modeling available to clients outside of our organization (see full list)
• Educational opportunities for students at K-12, college/university and graduate levels (more info)
• Upcoming seminars in our Han-Mo Koo seminar series