VAI is a biomedical research, K–12 & graduate education organization. At VAI, scientists study cancer, Parkinson’s, metabolic disorders and other diseases.
Congratulations to Drs. James Eapen, Abigail Godec, Lauren Harmon and Riley Wedan, who recently earned their Ph.D.s in molecular and cellular biology from Van Andel Institute Graduate School.
We look forward to seeing where their passion for discovery takes them next!
For scientists, precision is everything. VAI recently installed a cryo-plasma-focused ion beam, a leading-edge technology that helps scientists see the innerworkings of cells and tissues in unprecedented detail.
At VAI, Drs. Russell Jones and Evan Lien study how different types of cells use nutrients in different ways. Their work aims to develop targeted strategies that support immune cells while making cancer cells more vulnerable.