VARI Parkinson's disease Archives

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...

5 Jan 2021

Exploring the link between Parkinson’s and the brain’s emotional center

Tagsaward, Chu, Parkinson's, Parkinson's disease, research

Last year, Van Andel Institute assistant professor Hong-yuan Chu, Ph.D., was awarded a 2020 NARSAD Young Investigator grant by the Brain &...

2 Oct 2020

Pushing back against Parkinson’s disease

TagsDonor Story, Parkinson's disease, Rutkowski

Supporting research at VAI is a passion for Ron Rutkowski Ron Rutkowski has a lot left to do. At 58 years old,...

28 Sep 2020

When and where does Parkinson’s start?

TagsGCPD, Parkinson's disease, research

Hundreds of scientists, physicians and people with Parkinson’s explore the origins of Parkinson’s disease during three-day virtual symposium and meeting Last week,...

6 Jul 2020

Understanding Parkinson’s in its earliest stages and beyond: A Q&A with Dr. Ron Postuma

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Each year during our Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease symposium, Van Andel Institute presents the Jay Van Andel Award for Outstanding Contributions...

6 Jul 2020

Pinpointing the earliest stages of Parkinson’s: A Q&A with Dr. Daniela Berg

TagsGCPD, Parkinson's disease

Each year during our Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease symposium, Van Andel Institute presents the Jay Van Andel Award for Outstanding Contributions...

23 Jun 2020

Parkinson’s disease expert Dr. Michael Henderson joins Van Andel Institute

TagsHenderson, New Hire, Parkinson's disease, VARI

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (June 23, 2020) — Van Andel Institute has recruited neuroscientist Michael Henderson, Ph.D., an expert in Parkinson’s disease and...