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June 15, 2026 Key index ranks Van Andel Institute no. 3 among North American nonprofit research organizations for biological sciences

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (June 15, 2026) — Van Andel Institute has risen to no. 3 among North American nonprofit and nongovernmental research organizations in…

June 3, 2026 Cutting thinner, seeing deeper: The power of cryo-PFIB

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…

April 21, 2026 Planting hope: A gardener’s gift to research

Donna Rosa showcased resilience from the day she was born. Her mother noticed Rosa had difficulties crawling, and a trip to the doctor led to…

April 20, 2026 Van Andel Institute to recognize Dr. Glenda Halliday with the 2026 Jay Van Andel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Parkinson’s Disease Research

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (April 20, 2026) — Van Andel Institute has named internationally recognized scientist Glenda Halliday, Ph.D., as the recipient of its 2026…

April 10, 2026 5 areas to watch in Parkinson’s research

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As a scientist who studies Parkinson’s disease, I often say that my job is to put myself out…

February 27, 2026 Can a chronic stomach infection influence Parkinson’s disease risk?

Most cases of Parkinson’s disease cannot be attributed to one distinct cause.

Parkinson’s is a progressive disorder characterized by the loss of specialized nerve…

December 19, 2025 Reflecting on research: 2025 highlights

In 2025, VAI continued to build scientific momentum and drive discoveries that deepen our understanding of human health. With the addition of new faculty and…

December 10, 2025 Van Andel Institute, Cure Parkinson’s renew funding for Parkinson’s clinical trials program

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Dec. 10, 2025) — Van Andel Institute and Cure Parkinson’s have renewed a funding agreement to support the International Linked Clinical Trials…