Neurodegenerative Diseases
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 5, 2026) — Cure Parkinson’s and Van Andel Institute are delighted to announce Dr. Esther Sammler as the winner of the 2026 Tom…
For Dr. Michael Henderson, mentoring the next generation of scientists is more than a responsibility: it’s a way of paying forward the opportunities that…
Most proteins in the brain follow the rules, maintaining precise shapes that help cells function normally.
But when proteins called alpha-synuclein go rogue and…
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…
For scientists, precision is everything. From studying the shapes of cells to investigating the functions of proteins, research relies on high-tech tools to advance our…
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…