Fantastic news that reflects the top-tier science at Van Andel Institute. This is a special place where everyone is invested in supporting exceptional, impactful research. It feels extra special that this recognition comes as we celebrate VAI's 30th anniversary this year! #NatureIndexResearchLeaders

Van Andel Institute (VAI)@vai.org · 2mo ago

Van Andel Institute ranks No. 3 on the 2026 Nature Index Research Leaders list of North American nonprofit research organizations for biological sciences. #NatureIndexResearchLeaders

Recently I was honored to receive the Gold Medal for Outstanding Achievements in Medical Research from my alma mater, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, at the VP&S Alumni Reunion. It was special to share the moment with my family, classmates and colleagues.

Looking forward to all that's ahead!

Van Andel Institute (VAI)@vai.org · 6mo ago

Hello from our new CSO! With Dr. @jdlicht.bsky.social stepping into the role of president and chief scientific officer, VAI is focused on growth, collaboration and scientific impact. Here are a few areas you’ll see shaping our work: www.vai.org/article/hell...

Exciting times at the 2026 #SU2CScientificSummit @su2c.bsky.social! Delighted to share that I’ve joined my friend Dr. Peter Jones as co-leader of the Van Andel Institute–Stand Up To Cancer Epigenetics Dream Team, which moves promising potential combination therapies for cancer into clinical trials.

I am excited to announce that after a decade of service to the U of Florida during which the @ufhealthcancer.bsky.social received NCI designation, in January 2026 I will be assuming the role of President and Chief Scientific Officer of the @vai.org. www.vai.org/article/emin...

Eminent physician-scientist Dr. Jonathan D. Licht to serve as next president and chief scientific officer of Van Andel Institute – Van Andel Institute

Dr. Jonathan D. Licht has been selected as the next president and chief scientific officer of Van Andel Institute, effective January 2026.

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UF Health Cancer Center is now an institute

The University of Florida has conferred the prestigious title of institute to the University of Florida Health Cancer Center, a reflection of its prominence in cancer research at UF and as one of the ...

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@steidluli.bsky.social So well deserved a pleasure to sponsor you for this well deserved honor!

My posts will be on this platform going forward as will those from the UF Health Cancer Center. Looking forward to the future.