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Patrik Brundin

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January 9, 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 the top of…

December 27, 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 for in the…

November 8, 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 million to investigate…

November 6, 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 its debilitating symptoms…

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August 9, 2017 Following Parkinson’s footsteps through the brain

There is still a lot for us to learn when it comes to Parkinson’s disease: How exactly does a healthy cell become sick? Why does…

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August 2, 2017 Promising results from study of type 2 diabetes drug in treatment of Parkinson’s disease

Evidence continues to mount that a newer class of anti-diabetic drugs called incretin mimetics, or glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, could slow…

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May 1, 2017 The latest in Parkinson’s research in an hour or less

Discovery and innovation are moving quickly in the fight against Parkinson’s disease, and keeping current can be a daunting task.

Fortunately, a new disease primer…

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January 16, 2017 The nose knows: Understanding the link between the sense of smell and Parkinson’s

A major clue to understanding Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases may be right in front of our faces.

Or rather, on our faces.

At…