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EPISODE · Apr 26, 2026 · 43 MIN

The Research Behind Hope: Decoding Parkinson’s with Nikhil Panicker

from Journey of A Withering Brain · host Akshata Almad

In this episode, we explore what really happens to our brains when Parkinson's takes hold.We go deep into the brain, inside these cells, at a microscopic level, and try to understand this.We explore the tools and the techniques that scientists use to study this disease, and how are new treatments designed?I'm joined here by my friend and colleague, Dr. Nikhil Panicker, a neuroscientist and an assistant professor at the Cleveland Clinic. His lab is dedicated to understanding Parkinson's disease and dementia with Lewy body. The goal of his lab is to understand the mechanisms behind these diseases And finding ways to slow or stop the disease. I hope you enjoyed this conversation and find it as eye-opening as I did.Send us Fan MailSupport the showHope you enjoy this episode. Please subscribe, share, and leave a comment.

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In this episode, we explore what really happens to our brains when Parkinson's takes hold. We go deep into the brain, inside these cells, at a microscopic level, and try to understand this. We explore the tools and the techniques that scientists use to study this disease, and how are new treatments designed? I'm joined here by my friend and colleague, Dr. Nikhil Panicker, a neuroscientist and an assistant professor at the Cleveland Clinic. His lab is dedicated to understanding Parkinson's dis...

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