Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Grand Rapids, Mich. (Oct. 29, 2025) — Van Andel Institute, a leading research organization based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has appointed internationally recognized physician-scientist…
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that over time interferes with memory, thinking and the ability to perform day-to-day tasks.
It is the most common…
LONDON (Oct. 16, 2025) — The world’s largest-ever clinical trial of treatments to slow or stop the progression of Parkinson’s disease has launched, led by…
Here at Van Andel Institute, September marks more than the turn of the season: it signifies the return of our annual Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Sept. 15, 2025) — The annual Tom Isaacs Award, jointly presented by Cure Parkinson’s and Van Andel Institute (VAI), honors…
Dr. Agot Aleer didn’t originally envision a future in science. Medical school, a later passion of hers, was not a thought in her mind during…
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive disorder that damages movement-regulating nerve cells (neurons) in the brain and spinal cord. As more of these neurons…
Dr. Tiara Hinton didn’t realize how much she loved science until she was in high school.
As a child, she wanted to be a physician:…