Neurodegenerative Diseases
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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…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (July 23, 2024) — Van Andel Institute’s newest assistant professor, Travis Walton, Ph.D., is exploring how the architecture of our cells affects…
Parkinson’s disease is linked to clumps of misshapen proteins that damage brain cells and lead to the disease’s hallmark symptoms.
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…
A “blockbuster” weight loss medication hailed as the “2023 Breakthrough of the Year” by Science also may have game-changing implications for Parkinson’s…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (August 24, 2023) — Van Andel Institute scientists have identified a series of processes that help the brain adapt to damage…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (August 1, 2023) — Van Andel Institute has appointed Laurent Roybon, Ph.D., as an associate professor in its Department…
A new study led by Van Andel Institute and KU Leuven scientists has linked bladder inflammation from urinary tract infections (UTIs) with an…