Department of Neurodegenerative Science
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Dr. Tiara Hinton didn’t realize how much she loved science until she was in high school.
As a child, she wanted to be a physician:…
Our cells create a lot of waste and, just like us, they need a way to get rid of it.
That’s the job of the…
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…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (April 14, 2025) — Van Andel Institute has named renowned physician-scientist
J. Timothy Greenamyre, M.D., Ph.D., as recipient of…
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…
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…
Collaboration and connection are critically important in science.
Now in its second year, the Winter Neurodegeneration Summit provides an outstanding opportunity for early career…
Earlier this week, The Lancet published results of a phase 3 clinical trial that explored whether the Type 2 diabetes medication exenatide could…