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October 22, 2024 Starving cancer cells of fat may improve cancer treatment

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 22, 2024) — Cutting off cancer cells’ access to fat may help a specific type of cancer treatment work more effectively, reports a…

October 21, 2024 Van Andel Institute Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Peter A. Jones elected to National Academy of Medicine

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 21, 2024) — Van Andel Institute Chief Scientific Officer Peter A. Jones, Ph.D., D.Sc. (hon), has been elected to the

October 18, 2024 3 big takeaways from Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease

In September, Van Andel Institute welcomed nearly 300 scientists, physicians and people with Parkinson’s for our annual Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease symposium and Rallying…

October 10, 2024 Disrupting Asxl1 gene prevents T-cell exhaustion, improving immunotherapy

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Oct. 10, 2024) — Immunotherapy, using a patient’s own immune system to treat disease, has shown promise in some patients with cancer but…

October 8, 2024 The link between inflammation and depression

Depression is a common mental health disorder, and its emotional and psychological symptoms are well known. Perhaps less known are the various biological factors that…

October 2, 2024 How educators are using AI in K–12 classrooms

Artificial intelligence is increasingly common in classroom instruction. The growing adoption by teachers and students has opened new realms of possibility, and also begged many…

September 30, 2024 Experimental blood test improves early detection of pancreatic cancer

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Sept. 30, 2024) — An experimental blood test detects early-stage pancreatic cancer more effectively than other available tests, reports a new

September 25, 2024 2024 Tom Isaacs Award honors Parkinson’s expert Professor Oliver Bandmann

Grand Rapids, Mich. (Sept. 25, 2024) — Cure Parkinson’s and Van Andel Institute (VAI) are delighted to announce