10
Aug
2017
Following Parkinson’s footsteps through the brain
For the first time, scientists can monitor the spread of a toxic protein linked to Parkinson’s in a model of the disease... Read More
2
May
2017
The latest in Parkinson’s research in an hour or less
New disease primer from Nature Journals offers updates on the cutting edge of Parkinson’s research and trends Discovery and innovation are moving... Read More
17
Jan
2017
The nose knows: Understanding the link between the sense of smell and Parkinson’s
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A major clue to understanding Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases may be right in front of our faces. Or rather, on our... Read More
8
Dec
2016
New hope for Parkinson’s disease
By: Patrik Brundin, M.D., Ph.D. Director of Van Andel Research Institute’s Center for Neurodegenerative Science, chairman of The Cure Parkinson’s Trust’s Linked... Read More
8
Aug
2016
New model recreates early spread of Parkinson’s disease in the brain
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Aug. 8, 2016)—They’re two of the biggest mysteries in Parkinson’s disease research—where does the disease start? And how can... Read More
27
Jul
2016
Indicators of Parkinson’s disease risk found in unexpected places
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (July 27, 2016)—Clues that point toward new risk mechanisms for developing Parkinson’s disease are hiding in some unusual spots,... Read More
12
Jul
2016
Michael J. Fox Foundation, Van Andel Research Institute and The Cure Parkinson’s Trust collaborate to assess the clinical use and development of nilotinib in Parkinson’s disease
Note: To read the commentary published in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease click here. Investigators will focus on safety for long-term use in non-cancer... Read More
4
Apr
2016
Changing the course: Parkinson’s disease research in 2016
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By Patrik Brundin, M.D., Ph.D. Director, Center for Neurodegenerative Science The time has come to shift the paradigm on Parkinson’s disease. Never... Read More