MiND Program Funding for Collaborative Research
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Overview
Program Type: Research Collaboration Funding
Geographic Scope: Van Andel Institute (Michigan, US)
Focus Area: Neurodegenerative diseases research
The West Michigan Neurodegenerative Diseases (MiND) Program is pleased to offer funding to VAI scientists in support of early-stage collaborative research projects, with an emphasis on screening and pilot studies.
Program Goals
- Identify genetic and epigenetic changes that may play roles in neurodegenerative diseases
- Move the needle in understanding neurodegenerative diseases
- Power new discoveries
- Leverage findings to inform groundbreaking treatment strategies
Research Focus Areas
- Neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson's, dementias)
- Genetic and epigenetic research
- Screening studies
- Pilot research projects
Collaborative Resources Available
- MiND Blood Biorepository: Donated blood samples from people with and without neurodegenerative diseases
- VAI Brain Bank: Accredited biorepository providing samples for investigation of Parkinson's, dementias, and other neurodegenerative diseases
- iPSC Platform: State-of-the-art iPSC Culture and High-Content Screening Platform
Contact Information
- Program Director: Darren Moore, Ph.D., Chair of Department of Neurodegenerative Science
- Program Manager: Erin Williams, Ph.D.
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: vai.org/research/collaborations/west-michigan-neurodegenerative-diseases-mind-program/
What Van Andel Research Institute actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 4
- Total given
- $673K
- Median grant
- $20K
- Range
- $8,000–$625K
- By dollars: California 93%, Michigan 5%, Rhode Island 2%. Top recipient cities: Grand Rapids, MI; Los Angeles, CA; East Greenwich, RI.
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