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Department of Neurodegenerative Science

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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…

February 21, 2025 2025 Winter Neurodegeneration Summit: What’s on the horizon in neurodegeneration research?

Collaboration and connection are critically important in science.

Now in its second year, the Winter Neurodegeneration Summit provides an outstanding opportunity for early career…

February 7, 2025 After the recent exenatide results, what’s next in Parkinson’s disease research and clinical trials?

Earlier this week, The Lancet published results of a phase 3 clinical trial that explored whether the Type 2 diabetes medication exenatide could…

January 30, 2025 Neuroscientist Dr. Bang-An Wang joins Van Andel Institute

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Jan. 29, 2025) — Van Andel Institute has recruited Bang-An Wang, Ph.D., a neuroscientist who studies brain development and the roots of progressive neurological…

January 16, 2025 Van Andel Institute announces 2025 Public Lecture Series

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Jan. 16, 2025) — Van Andel Institute’s free Public Lecture Series returns Feb. 5. This year’s lineup will cover topics such as brain cells,…

December 20, 2024 Van Andel Institute appoints Dr. Darren Moore as Jay Van Andel Endowed Chair in Parkinson’s Disease Research

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Dec. 20, 2024) — Van Andel Institute has appointed leading Parkinson’s scientist Darren Moore, Ph.D., as the Jay Van Andel Endowed Chair in…

December 16, 2024 VAI Research: A year in review

The past year at Van Andel Institute can be summed up in two words: “growth” and “impact.”

We’ve expanded our research capacity by adding new…

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…