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October 18, 2024 3 big takeaways from Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease

In September, Van Andel Institute welcomed nearly 300 scientists, physicians and people with Parkinson’s for our annual Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease symposium and Rallying…

September 25, 2024 2024 Tom Isaacs Award honors Parkinson’s expert Professor Oliver Bandmann

Grand Rapids, Mich. (Sept. 25, 2024) — Cure Parkinson’s and Van Andel Institute (VAI) are delighted to announce

September 11, 2024 7 discoveries with graduate student impact

When you think of graduate school, what comes to mind?  

Lots of lectures? Tons of textbooks? Mountains of memorization?

Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s

August 7, 2024 Van Andel Institute recruits neuronal cell biology expert Dr. Melissa Hoyer

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Aug. 7, 2024) — Van Andel Institute has recruited neuronal cell biologist Melissa Hoyer, Ph.D., whose innovative research aims to prevent neurodegenerative disorders…

June 11, 2024 Van Andel Institute welcomes structural biologist and neuroscientist Dr. Yang Yang

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (June 11, 2024) — Van Andel Institute is expanding its research into the roots of neurodegenerative disease with the recruitment of structural biologist

April 16, 2024 Scientists identify cell vulnerability ‘fingerprint’ related to Parkinson’s, Lewy body dementia

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (April 16, 2024) — A new study from Van Andel Institute scientists offers a first look into the complex molecular changes that occur…

April 11, 2024 Van Andel Institute to recognize eminent Parkinson’s disease scientist Dr. Anders Björklund with 2024 Jay Van Andel Award

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (April 11, 2024) — Van Andel Institute has named pioneering scientist Anders Björklund, M.D., Ph.D., as recipient of its 2024