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The Parkinson's Institute Media Center
The Parkinson's Institute Story
Dr. J. William Langston, founder, CEO and Scientific Director of the Parkinson's Institute discusses the history of the Institute. Watch the video.
The Progress and Promise in Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disease that affects nearly a million people in the United States. The symptoms include tremors, slow movement, muscle rigidity and less facial expression. No cure exists for the disease and current medications become less effective over time. William Langston, CEO and scientific director of the Parkinson's Institute, discusses stem cell-based research strategies to better understand the disease and to find new therapies. The Parkinson's Institute has an Early Translation grant from CIRM. Watch the video.
Financial Considerations in Parkinson's
Planning for the future can help you enjoy today. We understand that financial and legal issues associated with Parkinson's disease are often overlooked. You will learn valuable information and strategies for your future for both financial planning and legal rights in medical care. Watch the video.
Urologic Considerations and Sleep Disturbances in Parkinson's
A public patient seminar sponsored by TEVA Neuroscience addressing nocturnal issues in Parkinson's disease, such as healthy sleep habits, nocturnal bladder and more. Dr. Andrew Rosenberg, Urologist from Mills-Peninsula Hospital and Dr. Angela Anagnos, Sleep Medicine and Urology, San Jose, are among the guest speakers. A Q&A session includes Dr. Melanie Brandabur, Clinical Director for the Parkinson's Institute. Watch the video.
Biomarkers and Clinical Trials in Parkinson's Research
A PD community discussion sponsored by the Michael J. Fox Foundation and conducted by Deborah W. Brooks, co-founder of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Watch the video.
2009 Parkinson's Disease Symposium
The Parkinsons Institute, Stanford University and the Davis Phinney Foundation Victory Summit, a symposium designed to inform and inspire people living with Parkinsons Disease, featuring presentations and panel discussions between Parkinsons Researchers, Neurologists, Physical and Speech therapists, and people with PD. Watch the video.
2009 Explore, Discover, Change Event
The Parkinson's Institute would like to thank Jack and Anne Holloway for graciously sponsoring this well attended fundraiser. The event showcased the PI's work and it's dedicated doctors, scientists and other practitioners. Included here in our library are presentations by Dr. J. William Langston, the PI's founder and CEO, Anne Wojcicki, co-founder of 23andme, and Dave Iverson, KQED public radio host and producer of the film "My Father, My Brother and Me." Watch the video.