VAI Graduate School Archives

November 14, 2018 Graduate student spotlight: Looking for the “Achilles’ heel” of an aggressive pediatric cancer

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

October 15, 2018 Dr. Brian Haab named assistant dean of Van Andel Institute Graduate School

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (October 16, 2018) — Van Andel Institute Graduate School has named pancreatic cancer expert and long-time faculty member Brain Haab, Ph.D.,…

September 24, 2018 Graduate student spotlight: Investigating the underpinnings of Parkinson’s

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

July 12, 2018 Van Andel Institute Graduate School Celebrates Students’ Graduation

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (July 13, 2018) – Van Andel Institute Graduate School (VAIGS) is celebrating the graduation of two students, Alexis Bergsma of Grandville and…

June 18, 2018 Graduate student spotlight: Searching for the cause of a rare disease

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

May 2, 2018 Graduate student spotlight: Exploring epigenetics to improve human health

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

March 11, 2018 There is no “I” in “team”

How the smallest components of life work together to manage our epigenetic inheritance When it comes to understanding the intricate genetic architecture that makes us…

January 23, 2018 Graduate student spotlight: Using powerful microscopes to understand cancer and improve medications

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