Van Andel Institute, founded in 1996, is an independent research facility devoted to improving human health through cutting-edge biomedical research, science education, and relentless commitment. VAI’s world-class scientists and educators to catalyze collaboration and relentlessly pursue breakthroughs for diseases such as cancer, Parkinson’s, metabolic disorders, and to train the next generation of scientists through rigorous graduate education and inspired K–12 science programs.

The institute has Center for Epigenetics, Center for Neurodegenerative Science, and Center for Cancer and Cell Biology.