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Parkinson’s Disease

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September 17, 2026 Recognizing exceptional teaching and mentorship

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…

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July 28, 2026 Inspired by community, driven by discovery

As a student at Grandville High School in 2013, Sam Daniels was trying to envision his future. He was fairly set on a path, with…

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July 13, 2026 Pinpointing how protein ‘peer pressure’ influences Parkinson’s disease

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…

Researcher looking into a microscope in a Van Andel Institute laboratory
July 10, 2026 Diving deeper into Parkinson’s pathways: A Q&A with Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Naman Vatsa

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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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…