Interdisciplinary research brings new tools to different fields, allowing scientists to work together to tackle difficult problems. Learn more about how approaches are being applied to monitor for blood manipulation in athletes trying to get an unfair advantage in sport!

cleancompetition.org/anti-dopi

Physical activity can provide many benefits, but cerebral palsy and other disabilities can affect how a person engages in physical activity and what activities they should do to maximize their benefits. We discuss new research on exercise in people with cerebral palsy in our latest episode!

cparf.org/cwp-s3-ep22/

Every year, over 200 million people are infected with the parasite Plasmodium falciparum, which causes malaria, and malaria is a leading cause of death in children in developing countries. In our latest episode, Dr. Karine Le Roch discusses the internship that shaped her path to becoming a scientist, some of the many remarkable places she has traveled, career advice, her work discovering a new drug that targets malaria-causing parasites and could have a big impact for people in developing countries, and more.

peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-

If you haven't had the joy of meeting Big Karma founder Pascal Clarysse and Matt Scott (Paralympian and Executive Director of Fly Without Limits), this episode is a treat! Their enthusiasm is infectious, and Big Karma is improving representation of people w/ disabilities in gaming!

cparf.org/cwp-s3-ep21/

Excited to share this new podcast episode! Dr. Claudio Soto and I discussed his work developing the alpha-synuclein seed amplification assay and its potential applications in diagnosis, clinical trials, and drug development for Parkinson's disease.

michaeljfox.org/podcast/episod

New episode! Dr. Catherine Carr shares her early interests in observing insects in her garden and discusses some of the many adventures she has had since then, including field research on weakly electric fish in Panama and geckos in the Kalahari Desert. Tune in to hear about her current research, her most exciting successes, the challenges she has overcome, and her passions outside of research!

peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-

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The Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders supports training for movement disorders neurologists who will provide expert care and advance Parkinson's research. In this episode, I spoke with Drs. Marcelo Merello and Sergio Castillo-Torres about this innovative program.

michaeljfox.org/podcast/episod

The separate parts of our body are connected, and problems in one area can affect other aspects of our physical and mental health. Our latest episode discusses new research on relationships between posture and other aspects of CP like pain, balance, and quality of life. These studies provide valuable insights to inform treatment approaches and future research.

cparf.org/cwp-s3-ep20/

The majority of people living with cerebral palsy today are adults, and more research is being done to better understand their unique healthcare risks and needs. In this episode, Dr. Cristina Sarmiento discusses her work investigating research priorities for adults with cerebral palsy to ensure future research will address the needs of the community.

cparf.org/cwp-s3-ep19/

New episode! Dr. Jony Kipnis talks about his work in , interests outside of , career path, failures, successes, and exciting research using immunotherapy to reduce damage after central nervous system injury.

peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-

The impacts of cerebral palsy span a person's whole lifetime and will likely change with age. Our latest podcast episode explores new research aimed at better understanding important issues related to managing cerebral palsy throughout adulthood.

cparf.org/cwp-s3-ep18/

Stem cell models derived from patients with Parkinson’s disease are valuable tools that are helping researchers around the world to better understand the underlying causes of neurodegeneration and to develop biomarkers and new therapies. In this episode, Dr. Birgitt Schüle discussed her work developing alpha-synuclein cell lines, challenges/opportunities in the field, and important considerations for open science.

michaeljfox.org/podcast/episod

Technology can make it easier for people with disabilities to access and engage with their communities, and We Hear You is dedicated to building a world with diversity and inclusion as the foundation of innovation. Learn more about how their Hero Door Opener can make virtually any door open automatically, and the Push Fob puts the power of opening automatic doors in your hands.

cparf.org/cwp-s3-ep17/

Dr. Ruchira Singh describes her journey to a science career, including a terrible accident, major pivots, and great mentors. She also talks about her research using stem cells to study age-related macular degeneration, advice, life outside the lab, and more.

peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-

The Paralympic Games are a key driver of innovation and are changing the way people perceive disabilities and assistive technologies. Three-time Paralympian Jeff Butler, a member of the USA Wheelchair Rugby Team, shares his story and gives a behind-the-scenes look at accessibility and assistive technology at the 2024 Games in Paris.
cparf.org/cwp-s3-ep16/

Dr. Judith Steen is developing a novel platform called FLEXISyn which aims to track post-translational changes in alpha-synuclein to better understand how the protein becomes dysfunctional and begins misfolding and forming toxic aggregations in Parkinson's disease. Learn more in this podcast episode!

michaeljfox.org/podcast/episod

Even though chronic pain is very common in people with cerebral palsy, it’s often not adequately treated or managed in regular clinical care. In this new podcast episode, Dr. Amy Bailes and Dr. Mary Gannotti discuss their ongoing CPARF-funded research focused on improving the quality of care for adults with cerebral palsy who experience pain.
cparf.org/cwp-s3-ep15/

I had a great time speaking with Dr. Chuck Adler about how biomarkers are used in clinical and research contexts, as well as his work on the Arizona Study of Aging & Neurodegenerative Disorders & the Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI). 🧠📈 🧪

michaeljfox.org/podcast/episod

As new surgical approaches are developed, new medications become available, and new data are collected on the effects of treatments, clinical care for cerebral palsy continues to evolve. This Research Roundup podcast episode covers recent research on surgical interventions and medications for managing symptoms of cerebral palsy.

cparf.org/cwp-s3-ep14/

Living an active lifestyle has wide-ranging benefits, including better mental and physical health. The Kelly Brush Foundation is dedicated to inspiring and empowering people with spinal cord injuries to lead active and engaged lives. In this episode, you can learn more about how they are helping people with disabilities learn more about adaptive sports, discover local sport organizations and events, and connect with other disability community members.

cparf.org/cwp-s3-ep12/

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