VAI Folio 2023
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TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
Van Andel Institute is committed to improving the health<br />
and enhancing the lives of current and future generations<br />
through cutting-edge biomedical research and innovative<br />
educational initiatives.<br />
The Institute is home to more than 500 scientists, educators and<br />
support staff who collaborate with partners around the world to<br />
catalyze discovery and translate bold ideas into breakthrough<br />
treatment strategies for cancer, Parkinson’s, metabolic disorders<br />
and other diseases.<br />
Our Graduate School offers a rigorous, research-intensive<br />
Ph.D. program that develops leaders in molecular and cellular<br />
biology. And our inquiry-based approaches for K –12 Education<br />
drive life-changing progress with greater impact than traditional<br />
academic models.<br />
We invite you to discover our people and share in our progress.<br />
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OUR STORY<br />
David & Carol Van Andel<br />
<strong>VAI</strong> FAST FACTS<br />
CATALYTIC COLLABORATION<br />
Dr. Peter A. Jones<br />
A HUB FOR DISCOVERY<br />
Dr. Yvonne Fondufe-Mittendorf<br />
ANSWERING THE BIG QUESTIONS<br />
Dr. Russell Jones<br />
A PASSION FOR RESEARCH<br />
Dr. Menusha Arumugam<br />
INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION<br />
Ben Talsma<br />
WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT<br />
Areas of Strength<br />
HOW WE’RE MAKING A DIFFERENCE<br />
Research Highlights<br />
<strong>VAI</strong>’s Community of Supporters
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