Best Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research Podcasts (2025)

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Catalyzing Change: Parkinson’s Research Progress in 2025 (Webinar Audio) 59:17

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Parkinson’s research has had a transformative year as researchers have built on breakthroughs to learn more about the disease and how to treat it. Tune into audio from this Third Thursday’s Webinar to hear our panel of experts discuss how Parkinson’s research has advanced in 2025 and what the future could look like. Like our podcasts? Please consid…

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Genetics and Parkinson’s: Understanding the Role of Gene Therapy in a Cure (Webinar Audio) 59:40

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What do you know about gene therapy and its potential for treating Parkinson’s? In this audio from our Third Thursdays Webinar, you’ll learn what exactly gene therapy is and how it works, who gene therapy might work for and the role of genetic testing. You’ll also get a status report on investigations into gene therapy for Parkinson’s. Panelists in…

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New Treatment Options for Progressing Parkinson’s (Webinar Audio) 52:23

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As Parkinson’s symptoms change over the years, different treatments may be needed to best manage symptoms and side effects. Since last fall, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved five new options for people living with the disease, including two continuous, under-the-skin infusion pumps. Tune into audio from this Third Thursday’s Webin…

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Easing Into Retirement with Parkinson’s 41:21

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Stepping back from the workforce is a milestone event in any life, and Parkinson’s disease (PD) adds an emotional and logistical layer. Many people living with the disease think differently about when and how to retire as they balance symptoms, their financial and health needs and their plans and interests. Tune into this episode of The Michael J. …

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Talking About Disease-modifying Therapies for Parkinson’s (Webinar Audio) 53:20

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While there have been improvements in therapies to treat Parkinson’s symptoms, people living with the disease and their loved ones await a treatment that will slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease (PD) or stop it entirely. These therapies, called disease-modifying therapies, have the potential to change how PD is treated and experienced. Tune…

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Navigating Employment with Parkinson's 47:05

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A Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosis can impact many areas of life, including how you get work done and think about your career. It can lead to questions like: Should I disclose my diagnosis to my employer and colleagues? How do I adapt my work around my symptoms? What legal protections do I have? Tune into this episode of The Michael J. Fox Founda…

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Advances in Stem Cell Science for Parkinson’s (Webinar Audio) 52:14

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Researchers are investigating many options to treat Parkinson’s disease (PD) with stem cells, including reprogramming them to replace lost dopamine-producing neurons and creating supportive brain cells to keep neurons healthy. Tune into audio from this Third Thursdays Webinar to listen to our panel of experts discuss the latest stem cell research a…

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Ask Us Anything About Parkinson’s and Relationships 39:29

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How do I tell my children about my Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosis? How do I explain a tremor to my grandkids? How can I support my parent with Parkinson’s from a distance? How can my spouse and I communicate around a symptom of apathy? Every year our community submits thousands of questions online and at in-person events. Many are about Parkins…

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Finding the Right Tech Tools for Your Parkinson’s Journey (Webinar Audio) 57:03

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Technology can offer people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) much needed support in several areas of life, from apps to keep track of medication timing, wearables to help smooth gait, websites to monitor symptoms and more. Tune into audio from this Third Thursdays Webinar to listen to our panel of experts discuss how tech tools can be incorpora…

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What Imaging Tech Can Reveal About Parkinson's 35:51

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Advances in imaging technology offer researchers a window into how Parkinson’s disease affects the brain, which could reshape how the disease is diagnosed and treated. In this episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson’s Podcast, in its award-winning Parkinson’s Science POV series, David Kumbroch, senior science writer at MJFF, lead a conve…

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Building Your Best Parkinson’s Care Team (Webinar Audio) 54:12

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Having a network of health care professionals, loved ones and community members as part of a care team has shown to improve the quality of life for those living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their loved ones. Tune into audio from this Third Thursdays Webinar to listen to our panel of experts discuss how to make the most of your appointments, fi…

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Understanding the Experience of LGBTQ+ People Living with Parkinson’s Disease 44:48

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Life with Parkinson’s disease (PD) is shaped by myriad factors, including sexual orientation and gender identity that shape access to care, lifestyle decisions and more. In this episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Parkinson’s Podcast, our expert panel shares their personal stories and discusses the ongoing research into the health concerns a…

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Changing the Narrative: Destigmatizing Parkinson’s Disease (Webinar Audio) 52:52

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The beliefs and perceptions that friends, family, employers and even strangers hold about Parkinson’s disease (PD) shape the experience of living with the disease. Facing misperceptions and stigma can cause isolation and worsen symptoms. Tune into audio from this Third Thursdays Webinar to listen to our panel of experts have a candid and compassion…

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How Engagement Helps Your Journey with Parkinson's 40:47

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There are so many ways to get involved with Parkinson’s disease, from community building to advocacy, research participation to fundraising. Taking that first step toward involvement can be daunting, but many people say it’s a critical part of living well with the disease. In this episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson’s Podcast, member…

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How Do You Feel with Parkinson’s? A Special Edition Webinar on Emotions (Webinar Audio) 1:17:16

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Life with Parkinson’s comes with a vast range of emotions, wherever you are in your disease journey. Shock, grief, optimism, fear, denial, hope, humor and more can all be a part of the emotional landscape for people living with the disease and their loved ones. Tune into audio from this special edition Third Thursdays Webinar to listen to our panel…

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Sniff Test: Surprising New Learnings About Smell Loss and Parkinson’s (Webinar Audio) 56:00

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Smell loss can be among the earliest signs of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and other neurodegenerative diseases, signaling changes in the brain years before other symptoms are noticeable. Because of the link between smell and brain health, researchers are very interested in understanding more about how people with smell loss go on to either develop a d…

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What Parkinson’s Genetics Mean for Personal Experience and Research 38:30

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You could take any two humans on earth and their genetic code will be roughly 99 percent the same — it’s the small differences in code that lead to different experiences and outcomes, including the risk of developing diseases like Parkinson’s. Scientists are learning more about which genetic changes are linked to Parkinson’s disease, revealing impo…

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The Path to a Parkinson’s Drug Approval (Webinar Audio) 57:53

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With three new Parkinson’s treatments approved in the last year, there are more options than ever before for people living with the disease. Tune into audio from this Third Thursdays Webinar to hear movement disorder specialists, research experts and a person living with Parkinson’s answer community questions about the new treatments available, exp…

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What’s in Your Parkinson’s Medicine Cabinet (Ask the MD Podcast) 12:43

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Movement disorder specialist, lifestyle medicine physician and MJFF Principal Medical Advisor Rachel Dolhun, MD, DipABLM, shares tips on medication management for people at every stage of the disease journey. Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0 The Founda…

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Managing the Hidden Symptoms: Mood and Motivation Changes in Parkinson’s (Webinar Audio) 55:08

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If depression, anxiety or apathy occur as part of a Parkinson’s journey, it can be easy to feel alone, isolated or unsure of what might bring relief. But there are ways to manage these symptoms. Tune into audio from this Third Thursdays Webinar to hear people living with Parkinson’s share their stories of coping with mood changes as well as a movem…

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Your Top Questions on Parkinson’s and Exercise Answered (Ask the MD Podcast) 26:48

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Movement disorder specialist, lifestyle medicine physician and MJFF Principal Medical Advisor Rachel Dolhun, MD, DipABLM, answers community questions on Parkinson’s and exercise with physical therapist and rehab scientist Cristina Colón-Semenza, PhD. Listen to the audio or watch the video. Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or revi…

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Parkinson’s Care Partners: Not Another “Self-Care” Discussion (Webinar Audio) 54:13

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Being a care partner to someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be a shifting and complex role, as symptoms and life circumstances change. And sometimes, this can lead to stress and even burnout for the care partner. Tune into audio from this Third Thursdays Webinar to hear expert panelists discuss how to navigate care partnership, including ever…

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31: Podcast Updates with Marie McNeely 1:13

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In this short episode, host Dr. Marie McNeely shares updates about the podcast and provides listeners with more information on how they can stay connected with MJFF for future podcast episodes as The Parkinson’s Research Podcast merges with The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson’s Podcast. Visit https://www.michaeljfox.org/podcasts for more great …

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30: The Role of Diet and Nutrition in Parkinson’s Disease and Brain Health with Puja Agarwal 42:25

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It is widely known that a healthy diet can provide essential nutrients and lead to a multitude of benefits, but growing evidence has highlighted important links between diet, nutrition, and brain health, particularly related to neurodegenerative disease. In this episode, Dr. Puja Agarwal discusses her research investigating the role that diet and n…

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The Role of Diet and Nutrition in Parkinson’s Disease and Brain Health with Puja Agarwal 43:09

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It is widely known that a healthy diet can provide essential nutrients and lead to a multitude of benefits, but growing evidence has highlighted important links between diet, nutrition, and brain health, particularly related to neurodegenerative disease. In this episode, Dr. Puja Agarwal discusses her research investigating the role that diet and n…

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29: Developing a Novel App to Improve Speech Intelligibility in Parkinson's Disease with Gemma Moya-Galé 43:47

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Parkinson's disease significantly impacts various aspects of communication, and this can make it challenging for people with the disease to communicate effectively, be understood by others, and engage in social situations. Dr. Gemma Moya-Galé joins this episode to talk about her work on voice and communication in people with Parkinson’s disease. In…

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Developing a Novel App to Improve Speech Intelligibility in Parkinson's Disease with Gemma Moya-Galé 44:31

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Parkinson's disease significantly impacts various aspects of communication, and this can make it challenging for people with the disease to communicate effectively, be understood by others, and engage in social situations. Dr. Gemma Moya-Galé joins this episode to talk about her work on voice and communication in people with Parkinson’s disease. In…

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MJFF Scientists Share How Their Work Could Transform Parkinson's Care 19:42

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Understanding the biology of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and turning that knowledge into better treatments is a complex undertaking. In this episode of the award-winning Parkinson’s Science POV series, scientists at The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) discuss how they are tackling this problem from every angle. Whether it’s using cutting-edge imaging…

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28: Increasing Diversity in Research and Addressing Brain Health Inequities with Monica Rivera-Mindt 44:05

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Certain populations are disproportionately affected by neurological diseases, including Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases. A lot of work remains to be done to improve brain health outcomes and promote healthy brain aging across the lifespan, particularly for minoritized, underrepresented populations. Including participants from diver…

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Increasing Diversity in Research and Addressing Brain Health Inequities with Monica Rivera-Mindt 44:49

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Certain populations are disproportionately affected by neurological diseases, including Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases. A lot of work remains to be done to improve brain health outcomes and promote healthy brain aging across the lifespan, particularly for minoritized, underrepresented populations. Including participants from diver…

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Year of Momentum: What Parkinson’s Research Accomplished in 2024 (Webinar Audio) 57:39

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With two new drugs approved by the FDA, a National Plan signed into law and many advances in our understanding of Parkinson’s disease, 2024 has been a transformative year in Parkinson’s research. Tune into audio from this month’s Third Thursdays Webinar to hear research experts from industry and academia talk with MJFF staff about the latest resear…

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The Development and Application of the Alpha-Synuclein Seed Amplification Assay with Claudio Soto 38:11

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Alpha-synuclein plays a key role in the pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease, and researchers have been investigating this protein as a therapeutic target and also as a potential biomarker for the disease. The alpha-synuclein seed amplification assay, developed by Dr. Claudio Soto and colleagues, leverages the self-replicating nature of the misfo…

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27: The Development and Application of the Alpha-Synuclein Seed Amplification Assay with Claudio Soto 37:27

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Alpha-synuclein plays a key role in the pathophysiology of Parkinson's disease, and researchers have been investigating this protein as a therapeutic target and also as a potential biomarker for the disease. The alpha-synuclein seed amplification assay, developed by Dr. Claudio Soto and colleagues, leverages the self-replicating nature of the misfo…

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Ask Us Anything About Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery Day 40:19

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Each person living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) will have a unique journey with their treatments, including the decision to have deep brain stimulation (DBS), which is a surgical procedure to treat Parkinson’s motor symptoms. While DBS isn’t suitable for everyone, it can be helpful in the right person, and it’s a complex, lifelong choice. And alth…

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An Inside Look at the Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders with Marcelo Merello and Sergio Castillo-Torres 58:38

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To help meet the growing global need for more movement disorders specialists, The Michael J. Fox Foundation created the Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders in collaboration with longtime partner the Edmond J. Safra Foundation. This program supports the training of movement disorders specialists who will provide expert care and drive ad…

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26: An Inside Look at the Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders with Marcelo Merello and Sergio Castillo-Torres 57:54

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To help meet the growing global need for more movement disorders specialists, The Michael J. Fox Foundation created the Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders in collaboration with longtime partner the Edmond J. Safra Foundation. This program supports the training of movement disorders specialists who will provide expert care and drive ad…

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Hitting Stride: Research Advances on Walking with Parkinson’s (Webinar Audio) 47:53

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Troubles with gait – slow walking, shuffling steps and foot dragging and more – can be symptoms of Parkinson’s. In audio from this Third Thursdays Webinar, our experts explore the robust research efforts underway to understand and treat gait issues, from physical rehab interventions to deep brain stimulation modifications to wearable robots designe…

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Creating Alpha-Synuclein Cell Lines and Supporting Open Science with Birgitt Schüle 37:26

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Stem cell models derived from patients with Parkinson’s disease are valuable tools that are helping researchers around the world to better understand the underlying causes of neurodegeneration and to develop biomarkers and new therapies. To maximize the potential impacts of these tools, it is critical that they are developed and shared according to…

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25: Creating Alpha-Synuclein Cell Lines and Supporting Open Science with Birgitt Schüle 36:42

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Stem cell models derived from patients with Parkinson’s disease are valuable tools that are helping researchers around the world to better understand the underlying causes of neurodegeneration and to develop biomarkers and new therapies. To maximize the potential impacts of these tools, it is critical that they are developed and shared according to…

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Perspectives on Navigating Racial Bias and Stigma in Parkinson's Disease 44:40

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In this podcast, four people from different backgrounds have a candid conversation on race, stigma and Parkinson’s. They share their experiences trying to find culturally competent medical professionals, overcoming the barriers to research participation, and communicating with their communities about their diagnosis. And they offer tips and advice …

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Developing FLEXISyn to Identify and Measure Changes in Alpha-Synuclein in Parkinson's Disease with Judith Steen 36:31

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New qualitative and quantitative tools are being developed to measure and track changes in proteins relevant for neurodegenerative disease, and these tools have the potential to accelerate drug discovery and clinical trials. In this episode, Dr. Judith Steen discusses her work creating novel qualitative and quantitative tools and workflows at the i…

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24: Developing FLEXISyn to Identify and Measure Changes in Alpha-Synuclein in Parkinson's Disease with Judith Steen 35:48

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New qualitative and quantitative tools are being developed to measure and track changes in proteins relevant for neurodegenerative disease, and these tools have the potential to accelerate drug discovery and clinical trials. In this episode, Dr. Judith Steen discusses her work creating novel qualitative and quantitative tools and workflows at the i…

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A Conversation on Parkinson’s-Related Hallucinations and Delusions (Webinar Audio) 53:48

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Parkinson’s disease brings with it many potential symptoms, including hallucinations (seeing things that are not there) and delusions (believing things that are not true). Not everyone will experience these symptoms and not everyone who does will find them bothersome, but it can be a source of uncertainty and concern for people living with the dise…

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Clinical Applications of Biomarkers and Large-Scale Collaborative Research with Charles Adler 46:36

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Substantial research has focused on identifying biomarkers for the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD) as well as monitoring progression of the disease. In developing these biomarkers, it is critical for scientists to consider how the biomarkers will ultimately be used in the clinic and in clinical trials research. In this interview, Dr. Charles …

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23: Clinical Applications of Biomarkers and Large-Scale Collaborative Research with Charles Adler 45:52

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Substantial research has focused on identifying biomarkers for the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease (PD) as well as monitoring progression of the disease. In developing these biomarkers, it is critical for scientists to consider how the biomarkers will ultimately be used in the clinic and in clinical trials research. In this interview, Dr. Charles …

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Investigating Light Therapy For Sleep and Motor Function in People with PD with Beatrix Feigl 42:03

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Sleep disturbances, such as insomnia, sleep fragmentation, excessive daytime sleepiness, and REM sleep behavior disorder are common in people with Parkinson's disease (PD). Poor sleep quality can also impact other domains of function, including motor function. Prior research has shown that a type of photoreceptor cell in the retina, called melanops…

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22: Investigating Light Therapy For Sleep and Motor Function in People with PD with Beatrix Feigl 41:20

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Sleep disturbances, such as insomnia, sleep fragmentation, excessive daytime sleepiness, and REM sleep behavior disorder are common in people with Parkinson's disease (PD). Poor sleep quality can also impact other domains of function, including motor function. Prior research has shown that a type of photoreceptor cell in the retina, called melanops…

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Your Daily Dose: Managing Parkinson’s Medications (Webinar Audio) 55:31

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Finding the right Parkinson’s treatment plan can be a trial-and-error process. The kind of medication, the dosage, the timing and lifestyle factors are all important pieces of the puzzle. In audio from this Third Thursdays Webinar, our expert panel made up of people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), a movement disorder specialist and a research…

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21: The Autophagy-Lysosomal Pathway and Development of Relevant PD Biomarkers with Zhenyu Yue 31:54

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Though existing evidence supports that dysfunction in the clearing of cellular debris plays an important role in the development of Parkinson's disease, many unanswered questions remain regarding the mechanisms of the autophagy-lysosomal pathway involved in this process. In particular, research in the field has been limited by a lack of reliable, q…

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The Autophagy-Lysosomal Pathway and Development of Relevant PD Biomarkers with Zhenyu Yue 32:37

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Though existing evidence supports that dysfunction in the clearing of cellular debris plays an important role in the development of Parkinson's disease, many unanswered questions remain regarding the mechanisms of the autophagy-lysosomal pathway involved in this process. In particular, research in the field has been limited by a lack of reliable, q…