13
Jan
2021
A look back at 2020
The past year has challenged us in new and unexpected ways. Yet through it all, we have been inspired by the strength... Read More
17
Dec
2020
Graduate student spotlight: Pursuing science and medicine to help build a healthier future
Throughout the year, we highlight Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s doctoral students. This month features Dylan Dues, an M.D./Ph.D. student in the lab of Dr. Darren... Read More
21
Sep
2020
University of Minnesota, Van Andel Institute earn $6M to study aging’s role in Parkinson’s
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The team will be one of the first to investigate exactly how age factors into risk and progression of the disease GRAND... Read More
29
Jul
2020
Explainer: How do gene mutations happen?
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Many diseases and disorders studied at Van Andel Institute have genetic links, including cancer and Parkinson’s disease. Gene mutations, or changes to... Read More
11
Apr
2019
World Parkinson’s Day: Reasons for hope
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TagsBras, Chu, Coetzee, Guerreiro, L. Brundin, Labrie, Ma, Moore, P. Brundin, Parkinson's disease, VARI
In honor of World Parkinson’s Day, we asked scientists in our Center for Neurodegenerative Science what makes them most hopeful and most... Read More
25
Sep
2018
Graduate student spotlight: Investigating the underpinnings of Parkinson’s
Every other month, we highlight one of Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s doctoral students. This month features Leslie Wyman, a student in... Read More
22
Mar
2018
Meet the scientist behind the science: Dr. Darren Moore
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Dr. Darren Moore leads a lab in Van Andel Research Institute’s Center for Neurodegenerative Science. His team is working to uncover the... Read More
13
Sep
2017
Investigating inherited Parkinson’s, gene by gene
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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
10
Mar
2014
Van Andel Research Institute expands its Parkinson’s disease program with the addition of two groundbreaking scientists
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Biomedical research institute appoints two key positions, expanding its impact on neurodegenerative science Grand Rapids, Mich. (Mar. 10, 2014) – Van Andel Research... Read More