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Parkinson’s Disease

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March 6, 2024 Van Andel Institute announces 2024 Public Lecture Series

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (March 6, 2024) — Van Andel Institute’s free Public Lecture Series returns March 20. This year’s lineup tackles topics such as cancer and nutrition,…

February 23, 2024 Cure Parkinson's and Van Andel Institute fund Phase 2 clinical trial of dapansutrile for Parkinson’s

LONDON (Feb. 23, 2024) — Cure Parkinson’s and Van Andel Institute are delighted to announce funding for a Phase 2 clinical trial…

February 15, 2024 How a ‘blockbuster’ treatment for diabetes and obesity might slow or stop Parkinson’s

A “blockbuster” weight loss medication hailed as the “2023 Breakthrough of the Year” by Science also may have game-changing implications for Parkinson’s…

September 29, 2023 2023 Tom Isaacs Award honors Dr. Natasha Fothergill-Misbah

GRAND RAPIDS (Mich.) Sept. 29, 2023 — Cure Parkinson’s and Van Andel Institute (VAI) are delighted to announce Dr. Natasha Fothergill-Misbah, Research…

August 31, 2023 Positivity and Perseverance: Richard Cebelak’s journey with Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease is a challenging diagnosis. It requires adjustments to day-to-day life and a change in regular habits. But for Richard Cebelak, Parkinson’s would not…

August 28, 2023 Preliminary phase 2 trial results of lixisenatide presented

Copenhagen, Denmark (August 28, 2023) — A one-year, phase 2 clinical trial of Type 2 diabetes drug lixisenatide has reported positive early results, which indicate…

August 24, 2023 Repairing broken brain circuits may offer path to new Parkinson’s treatments

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (August 24, 2023) — Van Andel Institute scientists have identified a series of processes that help the brain adapt to damage…

August 1, 2023 Van Andel Institute appoints neurobiologist Dr. Laurent Roybon as associate professor

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (August 1, 2023) — Van Andel Institute has appointed Laurent Roybon, Ph.D., as an associate professor in its Department…