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Parkinson’s Disease

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November 15, 2021 Graduate student spotlight: Investigating the links between the immune system and Parkinson’s disease

Throughout the year, we highlight Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s doctoral students. This month, we’re featuring Alysa Kasen, a Ph.D. student in the lab of Dr.…

October 26, 2021 Emory University, Van Andel Institute scientists receive $6 million grant to accelerate Parkinson’s disease research

NOTE: This release was originally published by Emory University. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich (Oct. 26, 2021) – Emory University researchers received a three-year, $6.3 million grant…

October 26, 2021 Van Andel Institute, Yale University and University of Pennsylvania scientists awarded grant from Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 26, 2021) — Scientists from Van Andel Institute, Yale University and University of Pennsylvania are recipients of a $9 million Collaborative Research Network grant…

October 8, 2021 2021 Tom Isaacs Award honors leading Parkinson’s expert

NOTE: This release has been republished with permission from Cure Parkinson’s. Cure Parkinson’s and Van Andel Institute (VAI) are delighted to announce Dr. Camille Carroll,…

September 16, 2021 Explainer: What is the gut microbiome?

Our microbiomes take the phrase “trust your gut” to a whole new level. The gut microbiome is a rich population of bacteria, fungi, viruses and…

June 29, 2021 Meet the scientist behind the science: Dr. Hong-yuan Chu

Van Andel Institute’s Dr. Hong-yuan Chu is parsing the brain’s intricate communications network in search of insights into how to combat Parkinson’s disease. He…

June 22, 2021 Seven facts about the human brain

The human brain has been the subject of fascination and study for centuries. The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates characterized the brain as “the analyst of…

June 8, 2021 Understanding gut inflammation may hold clues to mitigating Parkinson’s onset

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (JUNE 8, 2021) — Chronic inflammation in the gut may propel processes in the body that give rise to Parkinson’s disease, according…