VAI Folio 2019

VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE BEGAN
WITH A VISION: TO IMPROVE
HUMAN HEALTH AND ENHANCE THE
LIVES OF CURRENT AND FUTURE
GENERATIONS.
Van Andel Institute was founded in 1996 to pursue breakthroughs in biomedical research and
promote novel approaches to science education. Under the leadership of David and Carol
Van Andel, the Institute collaborates at the forefront of basic and translational science to multiply
the impact of discovery. Through shared values and an entrepreneurial spirit, we spark innovation
to answer critical questions for our world.
“At Van Andel Institute, our mission
is simple: we want to improve lives
today and for future generations. From
our home in Grand Rapids, we partner
globally, pioneering paths to lifechanging
therapies and treatments for
people living with diseases like cancer
and Parkinson’s. We work urgently
every day, knowing that the next
development could improve countless
lives for the better. We may never be the
largest research institute, but we strive
to be the best at what we do.”
David Van Andel
Chairman & CEO
Van Andel Institute
“Our personal journey drives us every
single day. We know exactly what it feels
like to face one of these diseases as a
patient, a caregiver and a family. We’ve
lived it, and we empathize with everyone
who receives a life-changing diagnosis.
Everything the Institute does — from
research in our labs to education in the
classroom and events in the community
— is a critical part of our mission to
provide hope to those who need it most.”
Carol Van Andel
Executive Director
David & Carol Van Andel Family Foundation
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