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December 6, 2017 Graduate student spotlight: Searching for new ways to treat a rare genetic disease

Every other month, we highlight one of Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s doctoral students. This month features Jamie Grit, a student in the laboratory…

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August 23, 2017 Congratulations and welcome VAIGS students

On Monday, Van Andel Institute Graduate School (VAIGS) closed one chapter while opening another at its 2017 commencement and convocation ceremony. After nearly five years…

August 16, 2017 Van Andel Institute Graduate School student earns prestigious award to study colon cancer

Graduate students at the Institute are more than just students—they are up-and-coming professional scientists who make valuable contributions to the life-changing research that goes on…

July 26, 2017 Effects of a major drug target regulated through molecular “codes”

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (July 27, 2017)—A team spearheaded by Van Andel Research Institute scientists has answered a long-standing question that may lead to more effective…

June 5, 2017 Building bridges between the lab and clinic – Eight questions for Dr. DJ Scholten

Dr. DJ Scholten, Van Andel Institute Graduate School (VAIGS) and Michigan State University (MSU) alumnus, is embarking on a career as a physician-scientist. His profession…

May 16, 2017 Congratulations to the 2017 VAIGS graduates

Van Andel Institute Graduate School (VAIGS) is thrilled to announce four new graduates who have completed their Ph.D. degree in cell…

April 17, 2017 Four provocative reasons why you should attend Origins of Cancer

By Nicole Vander Schaaf and Abbey Solitro VAIGS graduate students and co-organizers of Origins of Cancer 2017 Perplexing, exciting, controversial—these…

October 25, 2016 20 facts for 20 years

In honor of Van Andel Institute’s 20th anniversary, we’re sharing 20 facts about the Institute. We hope you learn something new! VAI is home to…