2019 Annual Report

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Through biomedical research and science education, Van Andel Institute is committed to improving the health and enhancing the lives of current and future generations.
Table of Contents 2 A letter from David Van Andel 4 Research 6 New blood test for pancreatic cancer 8 Inflammation’s role in depression and suicide 10 Road map to a healthier future 12 Research highlights 15 Translating impact from the lab to the clinic 16 Van Andel Institute’s principal investigators 22 Graduate School welcomes largest, most international cohort 24 Graduate School highlights and student statistics 26 Education 28 Blue Apple brings project-based learning to life 29 Science on the Grand 30 Strong growth for VAI student programs 32 Events and Philanthropy 34 Event photos 45 Signature special event sponsors 46 George Vande Woude: A life lived in science 47 Supporting Parkinson’s research today, because of tomorrow 48 Student Ambassadors make their mark 49 Parkinson’s research goes ‘MINI’ on the Mackinac Bridge 50 Events and philanthropy highlights 51 Society of Hope 52 By the numbers 53 Institute leadership team 54 Board members 56 Board of Governors 57 JBoard Ambassadors
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PHILANTHROPY Society of Hope The So
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Institute Leadership Team LEADERSHI
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BOARDS Van Andel Research Institute
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COMMUNITY AMBASSADORS Nicole Sharpe
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