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Department of Neurodegenerative Science

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April 21, 2022 The future of Parkinson’s research and treatment: A Q&A with Dr. Anthony E. Lang (Part 2)

Each year during our Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease symposium, Van Andel Institute presents the Jay Van Andel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Parkinson’s Disease Research to…

April 20, 2022 Understanding the full spectrum of Parkinson’s disease: A Q&A with Dr. Anthony E. Lang (Part 1)

Each year during our Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease symposium, Van Andel Institute presents the Jay Van Andel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Parkinson’s Disease Research to…

April 6, 2022 Top-line results reported from clinical trial of diabetes drug in Parkinson’s

This release has been republished from Cure Parkinson’s. Researchers from Cedars Sinai Hospital, Los Angeles, have presented their initial top line results of

January 25, 2022 Neuroscientist Dr. Qiang Zhu joins Van Andel Institute

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (January 25, 2022) – Van Andel Institute has recruited neuroscientist Qiang Zhu, Ph.D., an expert in two rare yet devastating diseases:…

March 19, 2021 New uses for existing medications provide hope for Parkinson’s disease breakthroughs

Drug repurposing program seeks to find treatments that slow or stop Parkinson’s progression and serve as a roadmap for similar initiatives in other diseases Could…

January 5, 2021 Exploring the link between Parkinson’s and the brain’s emotional center

Last year, Van Andel Institute assistant professor Hong-yuan Chu, Ph.D., was awarded a 2020 NARSAD Young Investigator grant by the Brain & Behavior…

September 28, 2020 When and where does Parkinson’s start?

Hundreds of scientists, physicians and people with Parkinson’s explore the origins of Parkinson’s disease during three-day virtual symposium and meeting

Last week, more than 700…