22
Oct
2020
COVID-19 infection may be part of a ‘perfect storm’ for Parkinson’s disease
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 22, 2020) — Can COVID-19 infection increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease? That’s the question posed by... Read More
22
Oct
2020
New experimental blood test determines which pancreatic cancers will respond to treatment
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 22, 2020) — Scientists have developed a simple, experimental blood test that distinguishes pancreatic cancers that respond to... Read More
15
Oct
2020
Graduate student spotlight: Understanding genetic risk in Parkinson’s
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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... Read More
28
Sep
2020
When and where does Parkinson’s start?
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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,... Read More
25
Sep
2020
How could our nutrition today affect future generations?: A Q&A with Dr. Heidi Lempradl and Dr. Andrew Pospisilik
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Can a person’s diet, experiences and lifestyle impact their children’s health or even the health of subsequent generations? That’s the big question... Read More
25
Sep
2020
2020 Tom Isaacs Award honors leading Parkinson’s expert
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.,... Read More
23
Sep
2020
Parkinson’s disease experts Dr. Daniela Berg and Dr. Ron Postuma to receive 2020 Jay Van Andel Award
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Sept. 23, 2020) — Van Andel Institute (VAI) will present globally recognized Parkinson’s disease experts Daniela Berg, M.D., and Ron... 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
21
Sep
2020
International Linked Clinical Trials strategic funding for Parkinson’s now worth US$6.75 million
LONDON (Sept. 21, 2020) — The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) and Van Andel Institute (VAI) are delighted to welcome a third strategic... Read More
16
Sep
2020
Graduate student spotlight: Investigating a cancer linked to a rare genetic disorder
Throughout the year, we highlight Van Andel Institute Graduate School’s doctoral students. This month features Lauren McGee, a student in the lab of Dr.... Read More