Game-changing Parkinson’s biomarker could speed up clinical trials for treatment | 90 Seconds [Video]

A new test can detect the biological signature of Parkinson’s disease before symptoms arise. Stanford Medicine neurologist, Kathleen Poston, MD, MS, explains why early diagnosis opens the door to better therapies.

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Kathleen Poston, MD, MS, is a Professor of Neurology & Neurological Sciences and (by courtesy) Neurosurgery at Stanford University Medical Center. Her research focuses on develop imaging and biological biomarkers to advance our understanding of the pathophysiology underlying the cognitive, behavioral, and motor symptoms characteristic of Parkinson’s disease and related movement disorders.

Lisa Kim is Senior Manager of Media Relations for Stanford Medicine and Stanford Health Care. Lisa has a deep background in journalism, as she is an Emmy Award-winning journalist who has covered stories on both the national and local levels.

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