27 Sep 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,...Read More
27 Sep 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...Read More
25 Sep 2017
Van Andel Research Institute hosts unique symposium on Parkinson’s disease
Patients join scientists and clinicians to explore ways to slow Parkinson’s progression Grand Rapids, Mich. (Sept. 25, 2017)—Leading Parkinson’s experts and advocates...Read More
13 Sep 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,...Read More
31 Aug 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...Read More
10 Aug 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...Read More
2 May 2017
The latest in Parkinson’s research in an hour or less
New disease primer from Nature Journals offers updates on the cutting edge of Parkinson’s research and trends Discovery and innovation are moving...Read More
25 Apr 2017
In their words: The future of Parkinson’s disease research
In honor of Parkinson’s Awareness Month and the 200th anniversary of Dr. James Parkinson’s An Essay on the Shaking Palsy, we asked...Read More
11 Apr 2017
Putting together the Parkinson’s puzzle: An interview with Dr. J. William Langston
In 1982, six people in California fell into a completely frozen state—they were unable to move, unable to speak and unable to...Read More