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Neurodegenerative Diseases

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October 26, 2021 Van Andel Institute, Yale University and University of Pennsylvania scientists awarded grant from Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 26, 2021) — Scientists from Van Andel Institute, Yale University and University of Pennsylvania are recipients of a $9 million Collaborative Research Network grant…

October 26, 2021 Emory University, Van Andel Institute scientists receive $6 million grant to accelerate Parkinson’s disease research

NOTE: This release was originally published by Emory University. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich (Oct. 26, 2021) – Emory University researchers received a three-year, $6.3 million grant…

September 16, 2021 Explainer: What is the gut microbiome?

Our microbiomes take the phrase “trust your gut” to a whole new level. The gut microbiome is a rich population of bacteria, fungi, viruses and…

July 12, 2021 Where cancer and neuroscience meet: A look ahead to the 2021 Origins of Cancer symposium

This year’s Origins of Cancer symposium explores the intersection of cancer and neuroscience — an area that holds great promise for better understanding the…

June 22, 2021 Seven facts about the human brain

The human brain has been the subject of fascination and study for centuries. The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates characterized the brain as “the analyst of…

April 27, 2021 Renowned scientist Dr. Ted Dawson to receive Jay Van Andel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Parkinson’s Disease Research

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (April 27, 2021) — Van Andel Institute has chosen internationally recognized Parkinson’s disease expert Ted Dawson, M.D., Ph.D, to receive its…

April 27, 2021 A genetic revolution in Parkinson’s: A Q&A with Dr. Ted Dawson

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