15 May 2019
Linking genetics and Parkinson’s: A Q&A with genetics expert Dr. Ellen Sidransky
As a pediatrician with expertise in medical genetics, Dr. Ellen Sidransky never expected to become one of the world’s foremost experts on...Read More
1 May 2019
Scientist who identified key genetic risk factor for Parkinson’s named winner of 2019 Jay Van Andel Award
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (May 1, 2019) — Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) announces renowned genetics expert Ellen Sidransky, M.D., as the 2019 winner...Read More
11 Oct 2018
ICYMI: Three big takeaways from Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease
Did you miss Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease and Rallying to the Challenge? Don’t worry. We have you covered. Just over a...Read More
27 Sep 2018
Award honors scientists who strive to improve the lives of people with Parkinson’s
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (September 27, 2018) — Van Andel Research Institute and The Cure Parkinson’s Trust announce Bastiaan Bloem, M.D., Ph.D., and...Read More
26 Sep 2018
Internationally recognized Parkinson’s expert wins Jay Van Andel Award
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Sept. 26, 2018) — Van Andel Research Institute announces pioneering physician-scientist K. Ray Chaudhuri, M.D., FRCP, D.Sc., as the...Read More
13 Sep 2018
Van Andel Research Institute hosts unique Parkinson’s disease symposium
Patients join scientists and clinicians to explore the non-motor symptoms of the disease WHO: Members of the Grand Rapids community, Parkinson’s clinicians...Read More
10 Apr 2018
Revealing the “hidden face” of Parkinson’s: A Q&A with Professor K. Ray Chaudhuri
When British surgeon Dr. James Parkinson penned the first medical account of the disease that would come to bear his name, he...Read More
21 Dec 2017
10 highlights: A look back at 2017
With 2017 quickly coming to close, we’d like to reflect on all that’s been accomplished by rounding up some of this year’s...Read More
5 Oct 2017
Miss Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease and Rallying to the Challenge? We have you covered.
From exploring possible new treatments to discussing how people with Parkinson’s can influence research, last week’s Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease symposium...Read More
27 Sep 2017
Award honors Parkinson’s pioneer
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Sept. 27, 2017) — Van Andel Research Institute and The Cure Parkinson’s Trust announce Thomas Foltynie, B.Sc., MBBS, MRCP,...Read More