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Erin Williams, Ph.D.

@erinwilliamsphd.bsky.social
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MiND Program Director @vai.org | Neuroscientist studying Parkinson’s disease | complex biology by day, irresponsible typewriter collector by night www.vai.org/mind

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Erin Williams, Ph.D. @erinwilliamsphd.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Excited to share that part of my dissertation research was recently published! This paper explores how the PD-associated D620N variant in VPS35 affects retromer protein interactions in the brain. Grateful to my mentor (@moorelabvai.bsky.social) & my co-authors! www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Parkinson's disease-linked D620N mutation selectively alters the brain-specific protein interactome of VPS35
Mutations in several genes are known to cause familial forms of Parkinson's disease (PD), including mutations in the vacuolar protein sorting 35 ortho…
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The Science of Parkinson's @scienceofpd.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Researchers provide "a comprehensive evaluation of the VPS35 protein interactome and reveals a selective effect of the #Parkinsons-linked D620N mutation in mammalian cells & brain" www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Erin Williams, Ph.D. @erinwilliamsphd.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Now in its 15th year, Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease brings together scientists, clinicians and people with Parkinson’s to explore the latest advances and most pressing questions in Parkinson’s research. Please join us at @vai.org on Sept. 23-24! www.vai.org/event/2026-g...
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2026 Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease
Join us for 2026 Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease at Van Andel Institute Stay informed about exciting upcoming events and activities.
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Erin Williams, Ph.D. @erinwilliamsphd.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
We're hiring! My team is looking for a researcher to join the MiND Program's iPSC & Screening Platform at @vai.org. Know of a great candidate? Send them my way! vai.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/VAICar...
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Research Associate - MiND iPSC & Screening Platform
Van Andel Institute (VAI), a world-class biomedical research institute, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is dedicated to improving human health. We are pioneers in the fight against cancer, Parkinso...
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Van Andel Institute (VAI) @vai.org · 20/04/2026
We are excited to recognize renowned scientist Glenda Halliday, Ph.D., as the recipient of the 2026 Jay Van Andel Award for Outstanding Achievement in Parkinson’s Disease Research! Read more: vai.org/gcpd-jva-awa...
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Erin Williams, Ph.D. @erinwilliamsphd.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Check out this new preprint from @moorelabvai.bsky.social! www.biorxiv.org/content/10.6...
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Erin Williams, Ph.D. @erinwilliamsphd.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
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Parkinson's Awareness Month: How VAI researchers are working toward treatment, cure
Grand Rapids researchers at VAI are making strides in the fight against Parkinson's disease through biomarker research and therapeutic development.
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