22 Mar 2018
Meet the scientist behind the science: Dr. Darren Moore
Dr. Darren Moore leads a lab in Van Andel Research Institute’s Center for Neurodegenerative Science. His team is working to uncover the...Read More
2 Mar 2018
13th Annual Winterfest Celebration
Join Parkinson’s Patient Advocate David Bronkema and Support Parkinson’s Disease Research at Van Andel Institute Van Andel Institute (VAI) donors, supporters,...Read More
10 Jan 2018
Protecting the brain from Parkinson’s
When it comes to finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease, developing a way to shield vulnerable brain cells from damage is at...Read More
28 Dec 2017
What’s next for VAI in 2018
With the end of the year approaching, we asked the Institute’s leadership for a sneak peek into what they are most excited...Read More
21 Dec 2017
10 highlights: A look back at 2017
With 2017 quickly coming to close, we’d like to reflect on all that’s been accomplished by rounding up some of this year’s...Read More
27 Nov 2017
Can alpha-synuclein in the gut impact the brain?
Scientists have a gut feeling about Parkinson’s disease. Namely, that it may not start in the brain, the organ most often associated...Read More
9 Nov 2017
New research to target air pollution as a potential trigger for Parkinson’s
Nov. 9, 2017 (GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.)—The Department of Defense has awarded a multi-institutional team of scientists a series of grants totaling $4.37...Read More
7 Nov 2017
Stemming inflammation offers new hope for treating Parkinson’s disease
For the seven to 10 million people worldwide with Parkinson’s disease, a medication that actually slows down their disease and staves off...Read More
5 Oct 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...Read More
2 Oct 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...Read More