12
Jul
2021
Where cancer and neuroscience meet: A look ahead to the 2021 Origins of Cancer symposium
This year’s Origins of Cancer symposium explores the intersection of cancer and neuroscience — an area that holds great promise for better... Read More
22
Jun
2021
Seven facts about the human brain
The human brain has been the subject of fascination and study for centuries. The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates characterized the brain as... Read More
27
Apr
2021
A genetic revolution in Parkinson’s: A Q&A with Dr. Ted Dawson
Each year during our Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease symposium, Van Andel Institute presents the Jay Van Andel Award for Outstanding Achievement... Read More
27
Apr
2021
Renowned scientist Dr. Ted Dawson to receive Jay Van Andel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Parkinson’s Disease Research
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (April 27, 2021) — Van Andel Institute has chosen internationally recognized Parkinson’s disease expert Ted Dawson, M.D., Ph.D, to... Read More
13
Aug
2020
In Portugal, a search for the genetic roots of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia worldwide. It was first recognized under its current moniker in the early 1900s,... Read More
8
Jun
2020
Early career scientists adapt to working remotely by taking science virtual
In the past few months, the way we live and work has drastically changed. For many scientists, this includes a temporary transition... Read More
10
Feb
2020
How Big Data and collaboration are redefining a rare form of dementia
Van Andel Institute’s Dr. Rita Guerreiro and Dr. José Brás have teamed up with more than 100 other scientists from around the... Read More
31
Jan
2020
10 research trends we’re excited to watch in the next decade
With a new decade comes a new world of possibility and innovation waiting to be unleashed in labs at Van Andel Institute... Read More
20
Nov
2019
Severe pregnancy-related depression may be rooted in inflammation
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Nov. 20, 2019) — A runaway, inflammatory immune response may be responsible for triggering severe depression during and after... Read More
3
May
2019
How an epigenetic hotspot contributes to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder: A Q&A with Dr. Viviane Labrie
More than 100 million people worldwide have either schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, which are characterized by periods of hallucinations, delusions and irregular... Read More