Parkinson’s Disease
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What is inflammation?
Inflammation is the body’s reaction to a harmful stimulus, such as infection with a virus like the flu, an injury like a…
Dr. Viviane Labrie leads a lab in Van Andel Research Institute’s Center for Neurodegenerative Science. Her team studies the dynamic interplay between the human genome and its…
When British surgeon Dr. James Parkinson penned the first medical account of the disease that would come to bear his name, he described more than…
When it comes to understanding and treating Parkinson’s disease, there’s more to it than movement.
To mark Parkinson’s Awareness Month, we’re highlighting some of the…
Dr. Darren Moore leads a lab in Van Andel Research Institute’s Center for Neurodegenerative Science. His team is working to uncover the genetic causes of…
Van Andel Institute (VAI) donors, supporters, Parkinson’s activists and scientists gathered together for the 13th annual Winterfest Celebration on February 22, 2018. Those in attendance…
When it comes to finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease, developing a way to shield vulnerable brain cells from damage is at the top of…
With the end of the year approaching, we asked the Institute’s leadership for a sneak peek into what they are most excited for in the…