Journey of A Withering Brain

In this episode, we explore what really happens to our brains when Parkinson's takes hold. We go deep into the brain, inside these cells, at a microscopic level, and try to understand this. We explore the tools and the techniques that scientists use to study this disease, and how are new treatments designed? I'm joined here by my friend and colleague, Dr. Nikhil Panicker, a neuroscientis...

In this episode, I discussed with Dr. Shalini Padmanabhan, Senior VP of Research from Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF), the work conducted by the foundation.  She highlighted MJFF's strategic approach to funding across the entire research spectrum, from basic biology to clinical trials, and emphasized our focus on breaking down silos between academia, industry, and patients to accelerate prog...

I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Ray Dorsey , neurologist and co-author of The Parkinson’s Plan with Dr. Michael Okun. In our conversation, we dive into why Parkinson’s disease has become the world’s fastest-growing brain disorder — and, more importantly, how much of it can actually be prevented. Dr. Dorsey shares eye-opening insights on how environmental toxins — from pesticides and dry-cl...

A Parkinson’s diagnosis doesn’t arrive with a manual—it arrives with questions, invisible symptoms, and a new reality that families have to learn as they go. We sit down with Larry and Rebecca Gifford for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about young-onset Parkinson’s, the hidden weight of non-motor symptoms, and the practical tools to deal with it. We also learn about care partner and care give...

Hi! I am Dr. Akshata Almad, a neuroscientist with over 15 years of experience in understanding neurological diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Alzheimer's and Parkinsons disease.   I received my PhD in neuroscience from the Ohio State University and have completed her post-doctoral training at Johns Hopkins University. I am currently dedicated to developing innovative therapeut...