Research Archives

April 28, 2025 Explainer: What is alpha-synuclein?

Alpha-synuclein (α-synuclein) is a protein most known for its involvement in Parkinson’s disease.

We have α-synuclein throughout our tissues, with the highest…

April 21, 2025 Pinpointing weaknesses in cancer’s armor

For scientists like Dr. Scott Rothbart, the same strategies that cancer cells use to survive also are powerful opportunities for developing new treatments.

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April 14, 2025 Van Andel Institute to recognize Dr. J. Timothy Greenamyre with 2025 Jay Van Andel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Parkinson’s Disease Research

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (April 14, 2025) — Van Andel Institute has named renowned physician-scientist
J. Timothy Greenamyre, M.D., Ph.D., as…

April 14, 2025 University of Minnesota, Van Andel Institute receive two-year, $5.8M grant to study Parkinson’s disease and cellular senescence

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (April 14, 2025) — Aging is the most important risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s disease. However, the connection between aging…

April 9, 2025 ‘Sugar’ signatures help identify and classify pancreatic cancer cell subtypes

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (April 9, 2025) — Van Andel Institute scientists and collaborators have developed a new method for identifying and classifying pancreatic cancer cell subtypes…

March 31, 2025 Van Andel Institute’s Dr. Hui Shen elected to the AIMBE College of Fellows

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (March 31, 2025) — Van Andel Institute’s Hui Shen, Ph.D., has been elected to the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering…

March 21, 2025 The building blocks of brain cells

The human brain is home to billions of cells, each playing an essential role in our ability to think, feel and move. But what needs…

March 4, 2025 Could silencing old viruses help treat osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is a common disorder that typically affects older people. It occurs when the cartilage in joints break down, causing pain and stiffness that worsens…