Tag: Parkinson’s Disease
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Christopher Bishop, Binghamton University – How Understanding the Serotonin System Can Help Those With Parkinson’s Disease
We’re still discovering how to treat Parkinson’s disease fully. Christopher Bishop, professor of psychology at Binghamton University, looks to add more healthy years for those living with the disease. Dr. Bishop is currently a Professor of Psychology and Director of the Integrative Neuroscience Program at Binghamton University, State University of New York. His research, funded…
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Barbara Christie-Pope, Cornell College – Zebrafish and Parkinson’s Disease
On Cornell College Week: There might not be one cure for Parkinson’s disease. Barbara Christie-Pope, professor of biology, explores why we may have to go down several avenues to reach the goal. My background in neuroscience, pharmacology, biochemistry, and pathology supports my teaching a wide range of courses. I have an intense interest in the…
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William Church, Trinity College – Cell Death and Parkinson’s Disease
On Trinity College Week: To help fight Parkinson’s disease, catch it earlier. William Church, associate professor of chemistry and neuroscience, examines the importance of early detection. Professor Church grew up in Virginia and received a B.S. in Chemistry at James Madison University. After taking a year off to work in a hospital where he realized…
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Zvi Loewy, Touro College of Pharmacy – Cannabis and Parkinson’s Disease
Could a treatment for Parkinson’s symptoms already be available? Zvi Loewy, Professor and Chair, Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, Immediate Past Dean at the Touro College of Pharmacy, takes a look at a somewhat unlikely source for relief. Dr. Loewy has a diversified professional background that includes more than 30 years in academia, executive leadership with…
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Kim Burchiel, Oregon Health & Science University – Deep Brain Stimulation
Can a hockey goalie for your brain help stop Parkinson’s? Kim Burchiel, Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at Oregon Health & Science University, discusses how deep brain stimulation can help treat this debilitating disease. Dr. Burchiel is the John Raaf Professor in the OHSU Department of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Burchiel served as department…
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Jeff Iliff, Oregon Health & Science University – The Brain’s Janitor
Your brain’s janitor may get worse as you age. Jeff Iliff, Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at Oregon Health and Science University, discusses how the brain’s cleaning process may be hindered as we get older, and could be a trigger for diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Dr. Jeffrey Iliff is an Assistant…
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Christian Holscher, Lancaster University – Cognitive Medications
Can drugs used to treat diabetes also help patients with other cognitive diseases? Christian Holscher, professor of neuroscience at Lancaster University, explains how his research into insulin may help more people than previously thought. Professor Holscher is Professor of Neuroscience at the department of Biomedical Sciences and Life Sciences at Lancaster University, England. He did…
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Somshuvra Mukhopadhyay, UT Austin – Unlocking Parkinson’s Disease
What does SLC30A10 mean to you? Chances are: not a lot. To, Somshuvra Mukhopadhyay, a pharmacologist at UT Austin, however, SLC30A10 might hold the key to helping battle Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Somshuvra Mukhopadhyay is an assistant professor of toxicology and pharmacology at The University of Texas at Austin. At the Mukhopadhyay Lab, he is working…