Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic and progressive motor disorder that often occurs later in life. Our researchers are studying the brain circuits that are disrupted in PD. We are also developing tools for measuring dopamine and chronic drug delivery, as well as for non-invasive deep brain stimulation.
Parkinson’s Disease
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Michale Fee
Michale Fee studies birdsong in order to understand how the brain learns and generates complex sequential behaviors.
2–3%
Percentage of US population 65 years and older estimated to be living with PD.
SOURCE: Poewe et al.