22 Apr 2019
Explainer: How genetics impact Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementia
On May 7, the Institute will host A Focus on Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and Lewy Body Dementia, the next installment in our Public...Read More
11 Apr 2019
World Parkinson’s Day: Reasons for hope
In honor of World Parkinson’s Day, we asked scientists in our Center for Neurodegenerative Science what makes them most hopeful and most...Read More
3 Apr 2019
What you need to know about genetics and Parkinson’s disease
To mark Parkinson’s Awareness Month, we are taking a look at how our genetics — the instructions written in our DNA —...Read More
30 Jan 2019
Australian Government invests in innovative genomic testing in Linked Clinical Trials program
This story originally appeared on The Cure Parkinson’s Trust website. To learn more, click here. It was announced today that the...Read More
29 Jan 2019
Van Andel Research Institute welcomes neuroscientist, Parkinson’s expert
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Jan. 29, 2019) — Van Andel Research Institute’s newest neuroscientist hopes to find ways to slow or stop Parkinson’s...Read More
18 Dec 2018
Neurodegenerative disease experts join Van Andel Research Institute’s growing roster of scientists
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Dec. 18, 2018) — Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) has welcomed Rita Guerreiro, Ph.D., and José Brás, Ph.D., to...Read More
18 Dec 2018
WATCH: Van Andel Institute Public Lecture Series: A Focus on Parkinson’s Disease
The first Van Andel Institute Public Lecture featured researchers who are on the frontlines in the search for more effective Parkinson’s disease...Read More
13 Dec 2018
Van Andel Institute Public Lecture Series: A Focus on Parkinson’s Disease
Thank you for your interest in this lecture. Due to overwhelming interest, the event is at capacity. If you would like to...Read More
31 Oct 2018
31 Oct 2018
Connecting the appendix and Parkinson’s disease
Frequently thought of as a throwaway organ, the appendix may hold the key to better understanding and better treating the second-most common...Read More