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The Parkinson’s Research Podcast: New Discoveries in Neuroscience

In this podcast, The Michael J. Fox Foundation brings you right to the cutting edge of neuroscience to discuss the latest discoveries in the field, with a focus on Parkinson’s disease.


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    Episode 19: Current and Emerging Imaging Biomarkers for Diagnosis and Prognosis of PD and Atypical Parkinsonism with Antonio Strafella

    Dr. Antonio Strafella discusses current practices for using molecular imaging biomarkers in research and in the clinic, the process of developing new biomarkers, as well as promising biomarkers that…
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    Episode 18: Examining Links Between Environmental Exposure, Poor Olfaction, and Parkinson's Disease with Honglei Chen

    Dr. Honglei Chen shares his research on environmental causes of neurodegenerative diseases, focusing particularly on evidence linking olfaction, environmental exposure, and Parkinson’s disease.
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    Episode 17: Developing Interventions to Improve Gait and Increase Physical Activity in Parkinson’s Disease with Gammon Earhart

    Dr. Gammon Earhart discusses how she and collaborators are conducting studies on different approaches, including a mobile health application, self-generated rhythmic cues in the form of singing, and…
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    Episode 16: Studying Basal Ganglia Circuits and Developing Deep Brain Stimulation Protocols for Longer-Lasting Effects with Aryn Gittis

    Dr. Aryn Gittis discusses her research examining how the activity of specific basal ganglia circuits relates to motor control in both health and pre-clinical models of movement disorders like…
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    Episode 15: Innovative Fellowship Program is Training Tomorrow's Parkinson's Leaders with Rachel Dolhun

    The Edmond J. Safra Foundation and The Michael J. Fox Foundation created the Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders with the goal of growing the global base of movement disorders…
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    Episode 14: Evidence Linking Parkinson's Disease Risk and Environmental Exposure to Trichloroethylene (TCE) with Sam Goldman

    Dr. Sam Goldman discusses his research on environmental risk factors for Parkinson’s disease, focusing on recently published studies examining Parkinson's disease risk in veterans at Camp…
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If you’re a scientist, clinician or industry professional interested in gaining in-depth insights into the latest advances in basic science, translational research and clinical trials for new therapies and therapeutics, this show is for you. Our host Dr. Marie McNeely interviews experts on topics such as the impacts of genetics, mechanisms of neurodegeneration, neuroimaging, biomarkers, diagnostics, applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence, drug development, novel treatment technologies and more. Subscribe to stay up to date on key developments in neuroscience, neurology, neurodegeneration and Parkinson’s disease research. 

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