Department of Neurodegenerative Science
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Parkinson’s disease is a complex neurodegenerative disorder that, over time, impairs the ability to move and affects a wide range of other non-movement-related functions.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (June 15, 2026) — Van Andel Institute has risen to no. 3 among North American nonprofit and nongovernmental research organizations in…
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disorder that damages movement-regulating nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Overtime, the loss of these…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (April 20, 2026) — Van Andel Institute has named internationally recognized scientist Glenda Halliday, Ph.D., as the recipient of its 2026…
Most cases of Parkinson’s disease cannot be attributed to one distinct cause.
Parkinson’s is a progressive disorder characterized by the loss of specialized nerve…
In 2025, VAI continued to build scientific momentum and drive discoveries that deepen our understanding of human health. With the addition of new faculty and…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Dec. 10, 2025) — Van Andel Institute and Cure Parkinson’s have renewed a funding agreement to support the International Linked Clinical Trials…
Grand Rapids, Mich. (Oct. 29, 2025) — Van Andel Institute, a leading research organization based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has appointed internationally recognized physician-scientist…