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The Parkinson’s Research Podcast: New Discoveries in Neuroscience
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The Parkinson’s Research Podcast: New Discoveries in Neuroscience

Hosted by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 32 episodes

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In this podcast, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research brings you right to the cutting edge of neuroscience to discuss the latest discoveries in the field of neuroscience, with a focus on Parkinson’s disease (PD). We are working at the forefront of PD research to accelerate scientific breakthroughs by providing funding opportunities, tools and resources to develop new treatments, find cures and improve quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s disease.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 m

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The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research hosts The Parkinson’s Research Podcast: New Discoveries in Neuroscience, a science show with 32 episodes published.

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Podcast Updates with Marie McNeely

Dec 31, 20241mEp. 310

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

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

Dec 31, 202442mEp. 300

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 rel

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

Dec 17, 202443mEp. 290

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 situation

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

Dec 3, 202444mEp. 280

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 heal

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

Nov 19, 202437mEp. 270

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-sy

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

Nov 5, 202457mEp. 260

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

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

Oct 15, 202436mEp. 250

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 a

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

Oct 1, 202435mEp. 240

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 tri

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

Sep 17, 202445mEp. 230

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

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

Sep 3, 202441mEp. 220

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 domain

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

Aug 20, 202431mEp. 210

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 au

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Studying CSF Element Profiles and Tear Fluid as Potential Biomarkers, and Novel and Combined Therapies for PD with Paul Lingor

Aug 6, 202447mEp. 200

Evidence supports that dysfunction in the homeostasis of iron and other elements likely contributes to the pathophysiological mechanisms of Parkinson's disease, but we have yet to develop suitable elemental biomarkers fo

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

Jul 23, 202437mEp. 190

Identifying reliable biomarkers for the diagnosis and prognosis of Parkinson's disease and atypical parkinsonism would have substantial impacts on clinical trials and clinical practice. A particularly active area of rese

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Examining Links Between Environmental Exposure, Poor Olfaction, and Parkinson's Disease with Honglei Chen

Jul 9, 202446mEp. 180

Prior studies have established links between poor olfaction and Parkinson's disease, and impaired sense of smell is a common prodromal symptom of Parkinson's disease. The causes and mechanisms of prodromal neurodegenerat

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Developing Interventions to Improve Gait and Increase Physical Activity in Parkinson’s Disease with Gammon Earhart

Jun 18, 202442mEp. 170

Gait impairments such as slow speed, small steps, and high variability from step to step are common in people with Parkinson's disease, and these changes begin to occur early in the course of disease. Freezing of gait ma

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Studying Basal Ganglia Circuits and Developing Deep Brain Stimulation Protocols for Longer-Lasting Effects with Aryn Gittis

Jun 4, 202444mEp. 160

Improving our understanding of the complex neural circuits involved in normal function of the basal ganglia and other parts of the brain impacted by Parkinson's disease is critical for developing more targeted and more e

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Innovative Fellowship Program is Training Tomorrow's Parkinson's Leaders with Rachel Dolhun

May 21, 202440mEp. 150

Demand for movement disorder specialists continues to grow, but not enough neurologists are receiving focused training in Parkinson’s and related conditions in order to meet the current and projected needs in the U.S. an

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Evidence Linking Parkinson's Disease Risk and Environmental Exposure to Trichloroethylene (TCE) with Sam Goldman

May 7, 202439mEp. 140

Trichloroethylene (TCE) and related chemicals like perchloroethylene (PCE) have been used widely for a variety of commercial purposes over the past century, and these chemicals are prevalent in the air, water, and soil.

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New Advances in Neurosurgical Interventions for Parkinson's Disease with Doris Wang

Apr 16, 202440mEp. 130

For over a century, different surgical interventions have been explored to address symptoms of Parkinson's disease, and researchers are continuing to innovate and improve surgical treatments today. With new technology an

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Accelerating Discovery by Developing and Distributing Research Tools with Nicole Polinski

Apr 2, 202433mEp. 120

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research established its Research Tools Program to address gaps in the field and common challenges surrounding the development of reagents and models that slowed the initial

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