6 Jul 2020
Understanding Parkinson’s in its earliest stages and beyond: A Q&A with Dr. Ron Postuma
Each year during our Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease symposium, Van Andel Institute presents the Jay Van Andel Award for Outstanding Contributions...Read More
6 Jul 2020
Pinpointing the earliest stages of Parkinson’s: A Q&A with Dr. Daniela Berg
Each year during our Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease symposium, Van Andel Institute presents the Jay Van Andel Award for Outstanding Contributions...Read More
15 Jun 2020
Parkinson’s disease symposium and advocate meeting go virtual for 2020
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (June 15, 2020) — For the first time, Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease and Rallying to the Challenge, Van...Read More
23 Aug 2019
Scientists and people with Parkinson’s join forces to explore genetic risks in Parkinson’s disease
More than 200 years ago, British surgeon Dr. James Parkinson penned an essay about “the shaking palsy,” a mysterious disorder that would...Read More
22 Aug 2019
2019 Tom Isaacs Award honors scientist developing a smell test for Parkinson’s
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (August 22, 2019) — Van Andel Institute (VAI) and The Cure Parkinson’s Trust are thrilled to announce Tilo Kunath, Ph.D.,...Read More
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