2014 Winter Highlights of Hope
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Smart Cancer Research: Van Andel Institute<br />
Receives National Media Attention<br />
Van Andel Institute (VAI) started <strong>2014</strong> with great news: the<br />
organization was featured on the national news website,<br />
Barron’s, known for its financial and investment insight.<br />
The story on Van Andel Institute quoted David and Carol<br />
Van Andel, highlighted the Institute’s groundbreaking<br />
biomedical research, entrepreneurial spirit and mission.<br />
“It reinforces that there is nation-wide<br />
interest in the innovative biomedical research<br />
and science education initiatives we have at<br />
Van Andel Institute,” said David Van Andel,<br />
Chairman and CEO <strong>of</strong> Van Andel Institute.<br />
David Van Andel described the typically<br />
long lead time and significant investment to<br />
bring a new drug to market and shared the<br />
Institute’s focus on translational research. The<br />
article also cites David and Carol Van Andel’s<br />
passion to provide improved treatments to<br />
patients based on their personal experiences.<br />
View the article<br />
in its entirety at<br />
bit.ly/SmartCancerResearch.<br />
“This organization is being led by two people<br />
who have heard the devastating words ‘you<br />
have cancer.’ It’s that personal element that<br />
we know well,” said Carol Van Andel.<br />
Monday, May 19, <strong>2014</strong> | 11:00 am<br />
Visit www.vai.org or call 616.234.5712 for<br />
more information.<br />
Proceeds from this event benefit disease research and<br />
science education at Van Andel Institute.<br />
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