VAI Folio 2019

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Van Andel Institute is committed to improving the
health and enhancing the lives of current and future
generations through cutting-edge biomedical
research and innovative educational initiatives.
The Institute is home to more than 400 scientists,
educators and support staff who collaborate with
partners around the world to catalyze discovery and
translate bold ideas into breakthrough treatment
strategies for cancer, Parkinson’s and other
diseases.
Our Graduate School offers a rigorous, researchintensive
Ph.D. program that develops leaders in
molecular and cellular biology. And our inquirybased
approaches for K-12 education activate
life-changing progress with greater impact than
traditional academic models.
We invite you to discover our people and share in
our progress.
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OUR STORY
David & Carol Van Andel
HOW WE MAKE IT REAL
WHAT WE STUDY
RESEARCH BY THE NUMBERS
GRADUATE SCHOOL BY THE NUMBERS
WHERE WE COLLABORATE
CATALYTIC COLLABORATIONS
CATALYTIC COLLABORATION
Dr. Peter A. Jones
A PERSONAL CONNECTION
Dr. Patrik Brundin
AT THE FOREFRONT
Dr. Rita Guerreiro & Dr. José Brás
A PASSION FOR RESEARCH
Menusha Arumugam
INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION
Ben Talsma
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT
AREAS OF RESEARCH & EDUCATION
HOW WE’RE MAKING A DIFFERENCE
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS
CLINICAL IMPACT
K–12 EDUCATION MAKING A DIFFERENCE
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