Parkinson's Disease Archives

October 5, 2017 Miss Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease and Rallying to the Challenge? We have you covered.

From exploring possible new treatments to discussing how people with Parkinson’s can influence research, last week’s Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease symposium…

October 2, 2017 But first, coffee: How caffeine may combat Parkinson’s

For many of us, the day doesn’t start until we’ve downed at least one cup of joe. But what if our morning routine could do…

September 27, 2017 Pioneering scientist wins annual Jay Van Andel Award

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Sept. 27, 2017) — Van Andel Research Institute announces pioneering physician-scientist J. William Langston, M.D., as the 2017 winner of the

September 27, 2017 Award honors Parkinson’s pioneer

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Sept. 27, 2017) — Van Andel Research Institute and The Cure Parkinson’s Trust announce Thomas Foltynie, B.Sc., MBBS, MRCP,…

September 25, 2017 Van Andel Research Institute hosts unique symposium on Parkinson’s disease

Grand Rapids, Mich. (Sept. 25, 2017)—Leading Parkinson’s experts and advocates from around the world will gather at Van Andel Research Institute in…

September 13, 2017 Investigating inherited Parkinson’s, gene by gene

For the majority of people with Parkinson’s disease, the cause of their condition is far from clear. But for a small number, its genesis can…

August 31, 2017 Taking on the challenge: Parkinson’s disease events to foster collaboration, pursuit of a cure

In less than a month, scientists, physicians and people with Parkinson’s will gather at Van Andel Research Institute with one goal in mind—finding a cure…

August 10, 2017 Following Parkinson’s footsteps through the brain

For the first time, scientists can monitor the spread of a toxic protein linked to Parkinson’s in a model of the disease in real time.…