STEM-ing Parkinson's

In this episode we head to Scotland and the Centre for Regenerative Medicine, University of Edinburgh. We chat with Professor Tilo Kunath one of the world’s leading experts in stem cell research. The hope is that one day, implanted cells can reverse Parkinson’s. Just how close are we to that elusive cure? What’s happened to the people who’ve been given stem cells? How freezing cockroaches in his mum’s fridge kicked off his scientific career…Getting Involved in Researchhttps://www.parkinsons.org.uk/research/get-involved-researchDeep Brain Stimulationhttps://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information-and-support/deep-brain-stimulationDave’s new shoes https://www.nike.com/gb/easyonAmazing ThingsOzzie Osbourne / Black Sabbath mega gigUkulele playing PeterAloha to Island living Lisa on Insta