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MiND Program Funding for Collaborative Research

VAN ANDEL RESEARCH INSTITUTE

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MiND Program Funding for Collaborative Research

Program Type: Research Collaboration Funding

Geographic Scope: Van Andel Institute (Michigan, US)

Focus Area: Neurodegenerative diseases research

Description: 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/

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