Peter Laird

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August 5, 2026 Compendium of patient-derived models offers new opportunities for cancer research, precision oncology

Highlights An international team of scientists has developed the most comprehensive compendium to date of cell line and organoid cancer models paired with their original…

July 15, 2025 Van Andel Institute scientists develop technique for high-resolution single cell epigenetic analysis

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (July 15, 2025) — Van Andel Institute scientists have developed an improved technique to comprehensively profile DNA methylation in single cells, an advance…

November 21, 2022 New cellular ‘clock’ offers fresh way to measure age

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Nov. 21, 2022) — Can parts of our bodies age faster than others?

The answer is yes, and Van Andel Institute

July 13, 2022 New high-throughput array greatly accelerates mouse DNA methylation characterization

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (July 13, 2022) — A new high-throughput genomic array offers an unprecedented look into the mouse epigenome, giving researchers an in-depth view…

June 21, 2020 Van Andel Institute scientists win Team Science Awards from American Association for Cancer Research

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (June 22, 2020) — The American Association for Cancer Research has awarded Van Andel Institute Professor Peter W. Laird, Ph.D., Director’s…

April 4, 2018 Van Andel Research Institute scientists help redefine how cancer is categorized

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (April 5, 2018) — Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) announced today that the work of its scientists is featured in 27…

April 4, 2018 Comprehensive atlas redefines gastrointestinal cancers

Scientists now have a powerful new resource for developing better treatments for common cancers of the esophagus, stomach, colon and rectum, collectively known as gastrointestinal…

April 1, 2018 Scientists discover new method for measuring cellular age
Nature Genetics paper shows cells begin losing important DNA marks in utero

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., and LOS ANGELES (April 2, 2018) — A team led by scientists at Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) and