VARI Parkinson's Archives

22 Oct 2020

COVID-19 infection may be part of a ‘perfect storm’ for Parkinson’s disease

TagsCOVID19, Featured News, Parkinson's, Patrik Brundin, research

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 22, 2020) — Can COVID-19 infection increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease? That’s the question posed by...

15 Oct 2020

Graduate student spotlight: Understanding genetic risk in Parkinson’s

TagsCoetzee, genetics, Parkinson's, research, student spotlight, VAIGS

Throughout the year, we highlight Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s doctoral students. This month features Jordan Prahl, a student in the lab of Dr. Gerry...

25 Sep 2020

2020 Tom Isaacs Award honors leading Parkinson’s expert

Tagscollaboration, GCPD, Grand Challenges, Parkinson's, Rallying to the Challenge, research

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Sept. 25, 2020) — Van Andel Institute and The Cure Parkinson’s Trust are thrilled to announce Caroline Tanner, M.D., Ph.D.,...

23 Sep 2020

Parkinson’s disease experts Dr. Daniela Berg and Dr. Ron Postuma to receive 2020 Jay Van Andel Award

TagsGCPD, Parkinson's, research

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Sept. 23, 2020) — Van Andel Institute (VAI) will present globally recognized Parkinson’s disease experts Daniela Berg, M.D., and Ron...

21 Sep 2020

University of Minnesota, Van Andel Institute earn $6M to study aging’s role in Parkinson’s

TagsBras, collaboration, Moore, Parkinson's, research

The team will be one of the first to investigate exactly how age factors into risk and progression of the disease GRAND...

21 Sep 2020

International Linked Clinical Trials strategic funding for Parkinson’s now worth US$6.75 million

Tagsclinical trials, Linked Clinical Trials, Parkinson's, Patrik Brundin, research

LONDON (Sept. 21, 2020) — The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) and Van Andel Institute (VAI) are delighted to welcome a third strategic...

17 Aug 2020

Switching off ‘master regulator’ may shield the brain from Parkinson’s-related damage

TagsLabrie, Parkinson's, research, VARI

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (August 17, 2020) — Switching off a molecular “master regulator” may protect the brain from inflammatory damage and neurodegeneration...

29 Jul 2020

Explainer: How do gene mutations happen?

Tagscancer, Coetzee, epigenetics, Moore, mutations, Parkinson's, TCGA

Many diseases and disorders studied at Van Andel Institute have genetic links, including cancer and Parkinson’s disease. Gene mutations, or changes to...