New research advances are expanding our knowledge of Parkinson's disease and bringing us closer to the ultimate goals of new treatments, effective cures, and disease prevention. In this introductory episode, you'll hear from Dr. Brian Fiske and Dr. Mark Frasier, Co-Chief Scientific Officers at The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF). During the conversation, they provide their perspectives on the state of the field of Parkinson's disease research, describe new advances in biomarkers for Parkinson's disease, and discuss progress in the development of novel therapeutics. They also share insights on resources and tools being developed to advance Parkinson's research, MJFF's research strategy, and what it could mean for your research.
This podcast is geared toward researchers and clinicians. If you live with Parkinson’s or have a friend or family member with PD, listen to The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson’s Podcast. Hear from scientists, doctors and people with Parkinson's on different aspects of life with the disease as well as research toward treatment breakthroughs at https://www.michaeljfox.org/podcasts.
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Editor's Note: This podcast episode was part of a limited series created by The Michael J. Fox Foundation in 2023 and 2024 for clinicians and researchers in our audience. These episodes offer a deeper dive into exciting new scientific research on Parkinson’s disease, as well as innovative tools and valuable resources, through conversations with a diverse range of experts in the field.