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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…

May 1, 2024 Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Van Andel Institute and Western Michigan University Join the National Network of Depression Centers

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (May 1, 2024) — Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed), Van Andel Institute (VAI) and Western Michigan University…

November 14, 2023 Inflammation and loss of protective mechanisms in the brain linked to suicide risk

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Nov. 14, 2023) — A first-of-its-kind study has identified overactive inflammation and loss of critical protection mechanisms in the brain as potential…

May 9, 2023 Study links bladder inflammation from UTIs with development of multiple system atrophy

A new study led by Van Andel Institute and KU Leuven scientists has linked bladder inflammation from urinary tract infections (UTIs) with an…

January 5, 2023 Can the gut help us understand Parkinson’s disease?: A Q&A with Dr. Ehraz Anis

At first glance, the gut and the brain may seem vastly different, but they share many similarities that may have major implications for health. One…

January 25, 2022 Blood markers can predict depression in pregnancy

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (January 26, 2022) — Signs of inflammation in the blood reliably predict and identify severe depression in pregnancy, reports a new study…

November 14, 2021 Graduate student spotlight: Investigating the links between the immune system and Parkinson’s disease

Throughout the year, we highlight Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s doctoral students. This month, we’re featuring Alysa Kasen, a Ph.D. student in the lab of Dr.…

June 21, 2021 Seven facts about the human brain

The human brain has been the subject of fascination and study for centuries. The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates characterized the brain as “the analyst of…