Funded Studies

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In Parkinson’s disease (PD), certain brain cells that make dopamine, called A9 neurons, slowly die. These cells are very active and have long, branching...

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Mutations in the LRRK2 gene are the most common inherited cause of Parkinson’s disease. These changes affect how cells read and process genetic messages, producing different versions...

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Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the fastest-growing neurodegenerative disorder, yet we still don’t fully understand why brain cells become vulnerable and die. Recent work suggests...

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Several genetic and environmental factors determine the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease (PD) and how fast the disease progresses.  We have identified 2...

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Parkinson’s disease (PD) has traditionally been defined by people having trouble moving — walking, standing up, etc., but non-movement related symptoms...

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Accumulating evidence supports a link between inflammation and Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, researchers do not fully understand which parts of the immune system are important or...