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July 3, 2025 The promise of soundwaves in treating cancer

Are soundwaves the future of cancer treatment?

At a recent public lecture, Dr. Clifford Cho gave attendees a look at an emerging technology called…

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…

May 3, 2024 How understanding proteins can inform new Parkinson’s treatments

Parkinson’s disease is linked to clumps of misshapen proteins that damage brain cells and lead to the disease’s hallmark symptoms.

Dr. Michael Henderson, an…

June 30, 2023 Meet the graduate student: Elshaimaa Ali

Throughout the year, we highlight Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s doctoral students. This month, we’re featuring Elshaimaa Ali, a Ph.D. candidate in the…

May 30, 2023 Meet the graduate student: Lauren Harmon

Throughout the year, we highlight Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s doctoral students. This month, we’re featuring Lauren Harmon, a Ph.D. candidate in the…

September 15, 2021 Explainer: What is the gut microbiome?

Our microbiomes take the phrase “trust your gut” to a whole new level. The gut microbiome is a rich population of bacteria, fungi, viruses and…

June 21, 2021 Seven facts about the human brain

The human brain has been the subject of fascination and study for centuries. The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates characterized the brain as “the analyst of…

January 4, 2021 Exploring the link between Parkinson’s and the brain’s emotional center

Last year, Van Andel Institute assistant professor Hong-yuan Chu, Ph.D., was awarded a 2020 NARSAD Young Investigator grant by the Brain & Behavior…