Epigenetics

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November 16, 2021 Five Van Andel Institute scientists named to elite Highly Cited Researchers List

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Nov. 16, 2021) — Van Andel Institute scientists Patrik Brundin, M.D., Ph.D., Peter A. Jones, Ph.D., D.Sc. (hon), Russell Jones,…

September 22, 2021 Coriell Institute for Medical Research, Van Andel Institute awarded estimated $12.4 million SPORE grant from National Cancer Institute

Estimated at $12.4 million, this five-year grant supports a nationwide team of researchers investigating epigenetic therapies for cancer The Coriell Institute for Medical Research and…

March 16, 2021 Study explores how environmental exposures before conception may impact fetal development

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (March 16, 2021) — Older age at the time of conception and alcohol consumption during pregnancy have long been known to impact…

December 3, 2018 Maternal age, diet at conception may impact epigenetic marks associated with childhood body mass index

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Dec. 3, 2018) — The age and diet of women when they conceive influences a specific type of epigenetic regulation that may…

May 9, 2018 Fighting cancer is a team effort

Four years ago, we embarked on a collaborative endeavor to improve cancer treatment by establishing the Van Andel Research Institute–Stand Up To Cancer (VARI–SU2C) Epigenetics…

December 28, 2017 What’s next for VAI in 2018

With the end of the year approaching, we asked the Institute’s leadership for a sneak peek into what they are most excited for in the…

June 15, 2017 VARI’s Chief Scientific Officer won an Outstanding Investigator Award. Here’s what that means.

VARI’s Chief Scientific Officer Peter Jones, Ph.D., D.Sc., has received a highly competitive 7-year, $7.8 million Outstanding Investigator Award grant from…

May 31, 2017 $7.8 million “Outstanding Investigator Award” goes to VARI chief scientist

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (May 31, 2017) – Peter Jones, Ph.D., D.Sc., chief scientific officer of Van Andel Research…