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Ole Isacson: Development of New Therapies for Parkinson's Disease

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April 29th, 2007

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April 29th, 2007

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¹McLean Hospital, Harvard Stem Cell Institute, Harvard Medical School

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A Renowned Scientist

Is Dedicated To The Development Of New Therapies For Parkinson s Disease His Groundbreaking Research Focuses On Finding Innovative Treatments That Can Slow Down Or Even Halt The Progression Of This Debilitating Neurodegenerative Disorder Isacson s Work Involves Understanding The Underlying Mechanisms Of Parkinson s Disease And Identifying Potential Targets For Therapeutic Interventions By Studying The Pathology Of The Disease And Its Impact On Brain Cells

He Aims To Discover Novel Approaches To Prevent The Loss Of Dopamine producing Neurons

Which Is A Hallmark Of Parkinson s One Of Isacson s Notable Contributions Is In The Field Of Stem Cell Therapy He Has Been At The Forefront Of Utilizing Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells iPSCs To Generate Dopamine producing Neurons In The Laboratory This Breakthrough Technique Holds Immense Promise For Developing Patient specific Cell Replacement Therapies

Providing A Potential Cure For Parkinson s In A

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