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.

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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.
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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!

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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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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). 🧠📈 🧪

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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.

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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!

In case you missed it, you should definitely check out this podcast episode w/ Dr. Günter Gmeiner! He spoke about anti-doping work at the Seibersdorf Laboratories, prior PCC-funded research developing reference materials, exciting ongoing projects, and more.

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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.

cparf.org/cwp-s3-ep8/

MRRI and Jefferson Health have an opening for a New Institute Scientist/Tenure Track Faculty position!

This is a great opportunity to be part of our vibrant Research Institute!

Check out the full job listing here: lnkd.in/gS5iCaKU

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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/

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