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April 20, 2026 Van Andel Institute to recognize Dr. Glenda Halliday with the 2026 Jay Van Andel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Parkinson’s Disease Research

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (April 20, 2026) — Van Andel Institute has named internationally recognized scientist Glenda Halliday, Ph.D., as the recipient of its 2026…

April 15, 2026 CRISPR variant selectively targets tumor DNA

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (April 15, 2026) — Cancer cells excel at evading detection, but subtle chemical differences set them apart from healthy cells. Now, a…

April 10, 2026 5 areas to watch in Parkinson’s research

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As a scientist who studies Parkinson’s disease, I often say that my job is to put myself out…

March 24, 2026 How structural biology is reshaping tuberculosis research and treatment

Tuberculosis is an ancient disease that still impacts human health today.

Tuberculosis is a disease of the lungs that also can affect many other parts…

February 27, 2026 Can a chronic stomach infection influence Parkinson’s disease risk?

Most cases of Parkinson’s disease cannot be attributed to one distinct cause.

Parkinson’s is a progressive disorder characterized by the loss of specialized nerve…

February 12, 2026 Can epigenetics help us understand Crohn’s disease?

For the millions of people worldwide with Crohn’s disease, the simple act of eating a meal can be a stressful experience.  

Crohn’s is a…

February 10, 2026 Program immerses recent high school graduates in research

A passion for pursing research can start anywhere: a lesson in a classroom, a chance observation, the simple act of asking “why?”

For Mae Rydingsward,…

February 4, 2026 Cancer research in 2026: What’s new? What’s next?

Cancer research saves lives.

For the first time, the five-year survival rate for all cancers combined has hit 70% among people diagnosed from 2015–2021 in…