… a treatment for Parkinson’s disease. However, getting GDNF into the brain has proven to be an insurmountable obstacle. … in the models at the end of the study.   Relevance to Diagnosis/Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease:   GDNF cannot … the brain to stop Parkinson’s disease progression in its early stages. If this route of administration proves …

… that 40 percent of people with PD experience dystonia as an early symptom or complication of treatment. Deep brain … and treat resistant motor symptoms in the legs. Impact on Diagnosis/Treatment of Parkinson's Disease: This study will help researchers and clinicians better understand dystonia …

… cause inherited Parkinson's disease (PD) that starts at an early age. This type of Parkinson's accounts for roughly 13 … and opportunities for data and sample sharing. Impact on Diagnosis/Treatment of Parkinson's disease: It is likely … establish a large, international network of clinicians and researchers working on PRKN - and PINK1 -associated PD. It …

… This grant builds upon the research from a prior grant: Alpha-synuclein/Tau Imaging … features of Parkinson’s and FTD and are believed to be early disease markers. The ability to visualize and quantify … of living Parkinson’s and FTD participants.  Impact on Diagnosis/Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease: Early detection …

… a variety of strategies which might increase enrollment into trials and studies. Hypothesis: This study hopes to better understand barriers to participation in research for PD and to address those barriers. We … through changes in the way research is performed. Impact on Diagnosis/Treatment of Parkinson's disease: The main goal of …

…        We will develop a prototype to deliver continuously into patients’ brains infrared light to slow down the loss … the effect of this intracranial illumination. Relevance to Diagnosis/Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease:                 … of a clinically feasible device to be implanted at early stages of Parkinson’s disease.  Posters and …