VAI Folio 2023

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 life-changing 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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