Neurodegenerative Diseases
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April 14, 2025
University of Minnesota, Van Andel Institute receive two-year, $5.8M grant to study Parkinson’s disease and cellular senescence
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (April 14, 2025) — Aging is the most important risk factor for neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson’s disease. However, the connection between aging…
May 3, 2024
How understanding proteins can inform new Parkinson’s treatments
Parkinson’s disease is linked to clumps of misshapen proteins that damage brain cells and lead to the disease’s hallmark symptoms.
August 9, 2022
Leveraging curiosity to elevate research: A Q&A with Dr. Alex Soto-Avellaneda
Exceptional science benefits from exceptional diversity, and Van Andel Institute is committed to increasing representation in the biomedical research community through a variety of training…
October 25, 2021
Van Andel Institute, Yale University and University of Pennsylvania scientists awarded grant from Aligning Science Across Parkinson’s
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 26, 2021) — Scientists from Van Andel Institute, Yale University and University of Pennsylvania are recipients of a $9 million Collaborative Research Network grant…