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October 18, 2024 3 big takeaways from Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease

In September, Van Andel Institute welcomed nearly 300 scientists, physicians and people with Parkinson’s for our annual Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease symposium and Rallying…

October 8, 2024 The link between inflammation and depression

Depression is a common mental health disorder, and its emotional and psychological symptoms are well known. Perhaps less known are the various biological factors that…

September 25, 2024 2024 Tom Isaacs Award honors Parkinson’s expert Professor Oliver Bandmann

Grand Rapids, Mich. (Sept. 25, 2024) — Cure Parkinson’s and Van Andel Institute (VAI) are delighted to announce

September 10, 2024 Exploring the brain's intricate neuronal network

Dr. Carlos Vivaldo likes to think of the brain as a computer.

It’s made up of cells called neurons, which are akin to microchips and…

August 7, 2024 Van Andel Institute recruits neuronal cell biology expert Dr. Melissa Hoyer

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Aug. 7, 2024) — Van Andel Institute has recruited neuronal cell biologist Melissa Hoyer, Ph.D., whose innovative research aims to prevent neurodegenerative disorders…

June 11, 2024 Van Andel Institute welcomes structural biologist and neuroscientist Dr. Yang Yang

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (June 11, 2024) — Van Andel Institute is expanding its research into the roots of neurodegenerative disease with the recruitment of structural biologist

May 3, 2024 How understanding proteins can inform new Parkinson’s treatments

Parkinson’s disease is linked to clumps of misshapen proteins that damage brain cells and lead to the disease’s hallmark symptoms.

Dr. Michael Henderson, an…