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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.
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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.

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Thank you to Innovative Research for providing support for this week's new People Behind the Science hashtag#podcast episode featuring Dr. Rachel Bennett!

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Excited to share this new episode with the wonderful Dr. Rachel Bennett! We discussed her research on how changes in blood vessels may contribute to Alzheimer's disease, mentors who shaped her career, major challenges she has overcome in science, favorite conference memories, life outside the lab, outdoor adventures, and more.

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Thank you to Innovative Research for providing support for this podcast episode!

Dr. Beatix Feigl and her colleagues developed a novel light therapy that selectively activates a particular type of photoreceptor cells, and in this episode, she discusses the results of a recent randomized controlled trial evaluating the efficacy of this melanopsin photoreceptor-directed light therapy on sleep and circadian rhythm, as well as motor behaviors. in people with Parkinson's disease.
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Telehealth and virtual reality (VR) have the potential to transform healthcare for people with disabilities who often face barriers in receiving the care they need. In our latest episode, we highlight 3 recent studies on new telehealth and VR interventions.
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Excited to chat about invasive African clawed frogs, science communication, balancing an academic career with running a farm and animal sanctuary, books, travel, and more with our latest podcast guest, Dr. Carly Anne York! peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-

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In this episode, Dr. Zhenyu Yue shares his research on the autophagy-lysosomal pathway and how it may contribute to Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. We discuss potential therapeutic targets and development of assays to support biomarker discovery.

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Martyn Sibley is on a mission to create a more inclusive world, and his work as an entrepreneur has involved building communities, making it easier to find accessible accommodations, curating and sharing relevant disability-related information and stories, and increasing disabled representation in the content and media we see every day. Get inspired by his story and learn more about his work in our latest episode:
cparf.org/cwp-s3-ep9/

I enjoyed the opportunity to speak about my career experiences and the insightful questions from attendees as part of this speaker series! Thank you to Dr. Rachel Bennett and attendees!

A big thank you to everyone who has helped me get to where I am today as well!

Getting dressed is an everyday task that many people with disabilities dread because finding clothes and shoes that look good and meet your needs can be a major challenge. You shouldn't have to sacrifice independence, comfort, or style to find fashion that works for you. Learn more about three companies making a difference in the adaptive apparel space.

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Dysfunction in the homeostasis of iron and other elements likely contributes to the development of Parkinson's disease (PD), and Dr. Paul Lingor is working to identify patterns of bioelements in CSF that could be used as biomarkers. He is also studying tear fluid as a potential biomarker source and is involved in studying PD therapies, including the drug Fasudil as well as combinations of advanced therapies for people with later-stage PD. Learn more about his work in our latest podcast episode!

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Imagine what you could accomplish if you could walk farther, go faster, and use less energy. Innovators are developing and testing new robotic devices to make this dream a reality. Dr. Collin Bowersock talks about his CPARF-funded research project examining whether a robotic device can be used in real-world settings by people with disabilities to improve their mobility.

cparf.org/cwp-s3-ep7/

This Research Roundup episode features 3 studies that highlight the development and evaluation of new technology-based interventions for people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities. I report the findings of these studies, and Jocelyn Cohen shares her thoughts on why these studies matter for people with cerebral palsy.

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As the field of genome editing advances, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is a key player in developing standards, methods, tools, technology, and community norms to ensure the reliability and validity of therapies and products being developed. I'm excited to introduce you to Dr. Samantha Maragh, the inspiring woman leading NIST's Genome Editing Program! In our interview, she discussed her work on genome editing, exciting advances through an innovative international consortium, her unique career path, some of her most memorable moments in science, her favorite pastimes outside the lab, and more.

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Identifying reliable biomarkers for the diagnosis and prognosis of Parkinson's disease and atypical parkinsonism could impact both clinical trials and clinical practice. Dr. Antonio Strafella discussed use of molecular imaging biomarkers in research and in the clinic, the process of developing new biomarkers, promising biomarkers that are in development, and more in our latest podcast episode! michaeljfox.org/podcast/episod

Early diagnosis of cerebral palsy (CP) and other conditions can prompt earlier treatment to help babies get the best possible start in life. In our latest podcast episode, we discuss results from four recent research studies examining new approaches for diagnosing CP and predicting outcomes. Listen to this episode to learn more!

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Dr. Honglei Chen shared his research on environmental causes of neurodegenerative diseases, focusing particularly on evidence linking olfaction, environmental exposure, and Parkinson's disease in this new podcast episode!

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Excited to share this new podcast episode with Dr. Katherine Dimitropoulou and Dr. Tapomayukh Bhattacharjee on their innovative research working with people with disabilities and other stakeholders to develop robots that can assist with activities of daily living like feeding and dressing. open.spotify.com/episode/0a0vd

Dr. Aryn Gittis shared insights about basal ganglia circuits and the new deep brain stimulation protocol that she is developing which leverages knowledge of these circuits and neuron firing patterns to provide longer-lasting effects.

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