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Department of Neurodegenerative Science

46 results.

April 16, 2024 Scientists identify cell vulnerability ‘fingerprint’ related to Parkinson’s, Lewy body dementia

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (April 16, 2024) — A new study from Van Andel Institute scientists offers a first look into the complex molecular changes that occur…

April 11, 2024 Van Andel Institute to recognize eminent Parkinson’s disease scientist Dr. Anders Björklund with 2024 Jay Van Andel Award

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (April 11, 2024) — Van Andel Institute has named pioneering scientist Anders Björklund, M.D., Ph.D., as recipient of its 2024

April 3, 2024 Phase 2 clinical trial of Type 2 diabetes drug for treatment of Parkinson’s shows positive and promising results

LONDON (April 3, 2024) — Results from a one-year, phase 2 clinical trial of the Type 2 diabetes drug lixisenatide suggest that the treatment may…

March 6, 2024 Van Andel Institute announces 2024 Public Lecture Series

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (March 6, 2024) — Van Andel Institute’s free Public Lecture Series returns March 20. This year’s lineup tackles topics such as cancer and nutrition,…

February 23, 2024 Cure Parkinson's and Van Andel Institute fund Phase 2 clinical trial of dapansutrile for Parkinson’s

LONDON (Feb. 23, 2024) — Cure Parkinson’s and Van Andel Institute are delighted to announce funding for a Phase 2 clinical trial…

February 15, 2024 How a ‘blockbuster’ treatment for diabetes and obesity might slow or stop Parkinson’s

A “blockbuster” weight loss medication hailed as the “2023 Breakthrough of the Year” by Science also may have game-changing implications for Parkinson’s…

January 11, 2024 ‘A Grand Plan' for achieving breakthroughs and improving health

Collaboration, innovation and robust science are a powerful combination, one that drives discoveries aimed at improving health for generations to come. The era of siloed…

November 14, 2023 Inflammation and loss of protective mechanisms in the brain linked to suicide risk

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Nov. 14, 2023) — A first-of-its-kind study has identified overactive inflammation and loss of critical protection mechanisms in the brain as potential…