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GRAND RAPIDS (Oct. 24, 2025) — Van Andel Institute has named Ted Heilman as its chief investment officer, effective Jan. 2, 2026.
Heilman joined VAI…
Immunotherapies have been a game-changer for cancer.
These powerful treatments work by bolstering the immune system’s ability to detect and kill cancer cells, but they…
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that over time interferes with memory, thinking and the ability to perform day-to-day tasks.
It is the most common…
A protein called midkine may help prevent brain plaques that contribute to Alzheimer’s disease, reports a new study by St. Jude Children’s Research…
Antibiotics are essential tools in modern medicine. They treat bacterial infections by killing harmful bacteria or making it harder for them to grow and multiply.…
LONDON (Oct. 16, 2025) — The world’s largest-ever clinical trial of treatments to slow or stop the progression of Parkinson’s disease has launched, led by…
Here at Van Andel Institute, September marks more than the turn of the season: it signifies the return of our annual Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s…
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Sept. 15, 2025) — The annual Tom Isaacs Award, jointly presented by Cure Parkinson’s and Van Andel Institute (VAI), honors…