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 and answer audience questions.
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In this episode, Karen Jaffe, MD, a retired physician who was diagnosed with PD in 2007 and is a member of The Michael J. Fox Foundation’s Patient Council speaks with:
- Alfonso Fasano, MD, PhD, FAAN is a neurologist and holds the Chair in Neuromodulation and Multi-Disciplinary Care at the University of Toronto and University Health Network. He has received research support from BlueRock.
- Gaia Skibinski, PhD is the director of translational therapies at The Michael J. Fox Foundation.
- Mark Cookson, PhD is a cell biologist and the senior investigator at the laboratory of neurogenetics at National Institute on Aging.
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This webinar was produced with support from BlueRock Therapeutics.