Van Andel Research Institute

Van Andel Research Institute

About Van Andel Research Institute

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Why Van Andel Research Institute is rated
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Rated A on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated A on Differentiation

Industries

Biotechnology

Healthcare

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Founded

1996

Overview

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Focus on personalized medicine aligns with VAI's cancer immunotherapy research capabilities.
  • CRISPR technology integration offers VAI opportunities in genetic disorder research.
  • AI in drug discovery can accelerate VAI's metabolic disorder research.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in cancer research funding from major institutions.
  • Ethical and regulatory challenges in CRISPR research may impact VAI's projects.
  • Rising operational costs due to inflation could affect VAI's research budget.

What makes Van Andel Research Institute unique

  • VAI hosts annual Purple Community Game supporting research in Parkinson's, cancer, and metabolic disorders.
  • Dr. Clifford Cho and Dr. Hong Li enhance VAI's expertise in cancer immunotherapy and CRISPR.
  • VAI collaborates with Rockefeller University on DNA repair research, showcasing strong partnerships.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Paid Vacation

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Relocation Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Company News

WOOD TV
Mar 24th, 2025
Hockey and hope: VAI hosts '13th Annual Grand Rapids Purple Community Game'

On Friday, March 14, the Van Andel Institute (VAI) hosted its "13th Annual Grand Rapids Griffins Purple Community Game" with proceeds benefiting VAI's groundbreaking research in Parkinson's, cancer and metabolic disorders.

WOOD TV
Jan 6th, 2025
VAI scientists receive prestigious Harvey Prize

VAI scientists receive prestigious Harvey Prize.

VAI
Sep 13th, 2024
Physician-scientist and cancer immunotherapy expert Dr. Clifford Cho joins Van Andel Institute

Physician-scientist and cancer immunotherapy expert dr. Clifford Cho joins Van Andel Institute.

VAI
Jul 31st, 2024
Structural biologist and CRISPR expert Dr. Hong Li joins Van Andel Institute

Structural biologist and CRISPR expert dr. Hong Li joins Van Andel Institute.

WOOD TV
Mar 19th, 2024
The Grand Rapids Griffins and VAI go purple for 12th year

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (ABC 4)- For 12 years, the Grand Rapids Griffins have teamed up with Van Andel Institute for its annual Purple Community Game, held at Van Andel Arena.

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