The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson's Podcast

MJFF scientist Dr. Brian Fiske talks about what goes wrong with cellular proteins, how we may fix them and if you should eat less protein.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Dr. Ray Dorsey from the University of Rochester discusses the rise in Parkinson's and how we can take steps to prevent onset and get people the care they need.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Missed our Year in Review webinar? Catch up with this recording and hear our panelists recap new potential Parkinson's treatments in clinical testing. Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Autophagy is how cells break down and recycle damaged parts. We explain the link to Parkinson's and how treating autophagy may slow or stop disease.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

The online study Fox Insight analyzes data on life with disease from tens of thousands of people, with or without PD, to influence research focus and design.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Measuring a person's scent or eye movements could lead to earlier PD diagnosis.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

How does dyskinesia impact people with PD? An MJFF-funded measurement scale captured those perceptions and helped a new drug get approved to treat it.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Scientists are testing drugs used for high blood pressure and diabetes for their effects on Parkinson's disease. MJFF CEO Todd Sherer, PhD, discusses this tactic of drug repurposing. Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

In the latest in our "Getting to a Cure: Science behind the Search" series, we cover the proposed connection between sticky protein alpha-synuclein and the immune system.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Nancy Mulhearn, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at age 44, shares her experiences with the disease. Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Carlos Singer, MD, of the University of Miami discusses common sleep problems in Parkinson's and how to treat them. Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Urinary function is governed by the body's autonomic nervous system. In Parkinson's, urinary function can be thrown off balance, but urinary problems aren't always recognized by patients. Learn more at https://www.michaeljfox.org/clinicalMentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Barbara and Jay Robinson discuss their decision to participate in Parkinson's genetics research. Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Sarkis Mazmanian, PhD, of CalTech discusses what we know about the gut bacteria and Parkinson's connection in our "Getting to a Cure: The Science behind the Search" podcast series.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Dr. Jamie Eberling, PhD, dicusses alpha-synuclein, a protein that clumps in brain cells of nearly everyone with Parkinson's disease.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

In this podcast, Thomas Davis, MD, of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, speaks about how doctors and patients work together to create a medication regimen.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Dr. Anna Hohler speak to MJFF about blood pressure changes and Parkinson's disease. Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

In this podcast, MJFF staff scientist Marco Baptista, PhD, discusses the genetics and biology of LRRK2 and the role of the Foundation in advancing development of LRRK2 therapeutics.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Alex Pantelyat, MD, assistant professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins University, speaks to MJFF about atypical parkinsonisms and their relation to Parkinson’s disease. Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

In this podcast, Dr. Julie Pilitsis speaks about Parkinson's pain and its connection to fatigue. Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Dr. Rachel Dolhun explores Parkinson's disease psychosis, including hallucinations and delusions, and discusses treatments for this symptom. Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

MJFF's Dr. Brian Fiske discusses how we may be able to target treatments to the "type" of Parkinson's one has, much like is done in cancer care.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

MJFF's Samantha Hutten, PhD, talks about how researchers are developing methods to identify people with PD earlier in the disease process, which could help test therapies to slow or stop Parkinson's.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

In our latest podcast, Dr. Ole Isacson, MD, PhD, a professor of neurology and neuroscience at Harvard Medical School, discusses stem cells and Parkinson's disease. Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

In our latest podcast, Christopher Bishop, PhD, discusses what may cause involuntary movements called dyskinesia with long-term Parkinson's disease and medication use.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

In our latest podcast the creator of Liftware talks about how he developed his tremor-stabilizing technology and how it helps people with Parkinson's fight isolation.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Mark Frasier, PhD, Senior Vice President of Research Programs at MJFF, discusses Parkinson's disease research highlights from 2015. Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Dr. Chris Hass of the University of Florida explores balance, posture and gait issues and how to best protect from falls. Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

In our latest podcast, MJFF Contributing Editor Dave Iverson speaks with guest panelists about what dance offers people living with Parkinson's.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

MJFF CEO Todd Sherer, PhD, discusses therapies in human testing that have potential to slow or stop Parkinson's disease.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

In our latest podcast Allison London shares how her dystonia has impacted her life and why she's on a mission to raise awareness.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Jon Palfreman has a new book exploring the history of Parkinson's research. He was diagnosed with PD in 2011 after spending years investigating rare cases of the disease for a documentary and book.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

MJFF's Dr. Jamie Eberling talks to Dave Iverson about what cognitive symptoms people with PD may experience and what new therapies are in development.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Dr. Laurie Mischley discusses some of the challenges that research into complementary and alternative approaches to managing Parkinson's face.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

MJFF Contributing Editor Dave Iverson recently sat down with Sam to talk about how he turned his athletic talents into a career that honors his mother and the millions of others affected by PD.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Our latest podcast covers how researchers are investigating ways to expand the current capabilities of deep brain stimulation.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Geneticist Dr. Tatiana Foroud explains how the study of Parkinson's genetics can help develop new therapies.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Dr. Lisa Shulman from the University of Maryland discusses how exercise may help manage Parkinson's motor and non-motor symptoms in our latest podcast.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

In our latest podcast. MJFF CEO Dr. Todd Sherer discusses the progress in Parkinson's research seen this year.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

We say Parkinson’s disease is different for each person, but there are a couple things all people with PD share: Lewy bodies and dopamine loss.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Dystonia is the third most common movement disorder and a symptom of Parkinson's disease. Bonnie Strauss talks about her experience, and Dr. Rachel Dolhun shares what we know about dystonia.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Dr. William Marks talks to Dave Iverson about how wearable devices may help people with Parkinson's monitor their disease and help researchers test new therapies.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Scientists have found six new gene variants associated with Parkinson's, which could point to new treatment paths.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

CEO Todd Sherer, PhD, talks to Dave Iverson about why levodopa loses efficacy over time and new therapies in development to even out on/off cycles.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Mark Frasier, PhD, VP of research programs at MJFF, discusses what we know about the overlap between Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

The experience of Parkinson's disease is different for each patient. Studying that variability may allow researchers to develop personalized treatments for different subtypes of PD.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Tanya Simuni, MD, principal investigator of the STEADY-PD, and MJFF CEO Todd Sherer talk about the study of isradipine, recently granted $23 million from the NIH for Phase III testing.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Biological commonalities between Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders could help researchers develop therapies that could apply across diagnostic barriers.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Charles Adler, MD, PhD, talks to Dave Iverson about autonomic dysfunction symptoms and their place in research in our latest podcast.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3

Dr. Kathleen Shannon of Rush University talks to Dave Iverson about the need for a definitive Parkinson's diagnostic test, what researchers are doing to develop one and how patients can help.Mentioned in this episode:April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and it comes with a chance for you to make a real difference. For people living with Parkinson’s and their loved ones, progress can’t wait — every new discovery, every step forward in research and every bit of your support matters. Visit our website to learn how you can get involved. http://bit.ly/48bPdM3