Meeting Podcast
by Shakers Anonymous
Shakers Anonymous is a positive-based support group for those impacted by Parkinson's. We know that every PD journey is unique, but through the collective effort of teamwork, we can share our knowledge and support of one another. Our monthly meetings are free and take place at 7:00PM on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the New Canaan YMCA, 565 South Ave., New Canaan, CT 06840
Episodes
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Dr. Zion Zibly
Dr. Zion Zibly is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Yale School of Medicine. He is the Director for the Center of Neuromodulation, Director of the Center of Neurosurgical Cancer Pain, Head of Stereotactic & FunctionalNeurosurgery, and Head of the Focused Ultrasound...
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Julian Agin-Liebes, MD
Julian Agin-Liebes, MDAssistant Professor of NeurologyDivision of Movement DisordersColumbia University Irving Medical Center Topic: Overview of PD research at Columbia highlighting the PD GENEration study, as well a new study funded by the Michael J Fox Foundation to better understand immune…
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Claire Henchcliffe
Topic:Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell-Based Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease: A Spring 2026 Update The last few years have seen remarkable advances in stem cell technology. Dr. Henchcliffe will discuss how this has translated so far into treatments in testing for Parkinson’s disease, the...
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Ayse Sule Tinaz April 14, 2026
Sule Tinaz, MD, PhD, is a neurologist who specializes in movement disorders including essential tremor, dystonia, and Parkinson’s disease. Her lab investigates the brain changes in movement disorders, especially in Parkinson’s disease using imaging tools including magnetic resonance imaging,...
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George Chatzipirpirdis
George Chatzipirpiridis is a biomedical engineer, serving as the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Magnes AG, a Swiss startup specializing in wearable sensor technology for health applications. Following his master's studies in Robotics and Mechatronics, he continued at ETH Zurich's...
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Dr. Maccecchini
Dr. Maccecchini founded Annovis in May 2008 to develop better therapeutics for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. She was partner and director of two angel groups, Robin Hood Ventures and MidAtlantic Angel Group; Founder and CEO of Symphony Pharmaceuticals/Annovis a...
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Dr. Paul Gallo “Lifting Limits: The Power of Resistance Training in the management of Parkinson’s disease.”
Dr. Paul M. Gallo has been the director of Exercise Science and Wellness at CT State Norwalk since 2004 and AssociateAdjunct Faculty at Teachers College Columbia University since 2011. He holds a doctoral degree in applied physiology from Teachers College Columbia University and is a fellow of…
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Dr. Xiaobo Mao
Dr. Xiaobo Mao, Associate Professor, Institute for Cell Engineering, Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Parkinson's Discovery Suggests We Could Already Have an FDA-Approved Treatment ...read more
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Dr. Cristina Colon Semenza
Dr. Cristina Colon-Semenza, University of Connecticut; Author of “Picturing Parkinson’s Disease: How a UCONN Study is Making Physical Therapy Creative” Assistant Professor Kinesiology Physical Therapist Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science master's in physical therapy Board Certified Specialist in...
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Dr. Ray Dorsey – David M. Levy Professor of Neurology University of Rochester; Author of “Ending Parkinson’s Disease – A Prescription for Action”
Dr. Ray Dorsey is the David M. Levy Professor of Neurology and Director of the Center for Health + Technology at the University of Rochester. The Center seeks to provide care and research opportunities to anyone anywhere. Ray and his colleagues have written Ending Parkinson’s Disease, a book that...
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Matt Peck Topic: Slowing or Stopping Progression in Parkinson’s: the DaCapo Brainscience Story
Matt is Co-Founder and COO of Cambridge, Massachusetts based DaCapo Brainscience, a biotechnology company whose mission is to develop some of the first disease-modifying therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. To do this DaCapo combines novel techniques, developed by its scientific founders in...
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Drum Boxing
Drumboxing is a first of its kind workout for both the mind and the body. It was originally created by an LA Opera musician to train professional boxers to increase focus and mental agility.
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Dr. Roy Alcalay
Roy Alcalay, MD MS Chief, Division of Movement Disorders, Tel Aviv Soursky Medical Center (On PBM Advisory Board) Topic: Clinical Research Updates: genetics, synuclein and drug repurposing
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Dario Alessi, PhD
LRRK2 Pathway and Parkinson’s Disease Motivated by the lack of a molecular understanding and a treatment that slows down the progression of Parkinson’s disease, our research focuses on the leucine-rich repeat kinase-2 (LRRK2) pathway, as mutations that increase the kinase activity of LRRK2,...
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Gemma Moya-Gale, Ph.D.
Gemma Moya-Gale, Ph.D.Speech & Language Columbia Teachers College Assistant Professor Director, ommunication, Technology, and Language Diversity Lab [email protected] 212-678-3323
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Claire Henchcliffe
Dr. Claire Henchcliffe, Neurologist and Chair of the University of California Irvine (UCI) School of Medicine’s Department of Neurology and an international Parkinson’s disease expert. She will be speaking about promising results a first-in-human clinical trial of stem cells engineered to replace...
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Rita Balice-Gordon
Rita Balice-Gordon, CEO Muna Therapeutics Topic is “New Therapeutics for Parkinson’s- Challenges and Promise”
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Veronica E. Santini MD: Autonomic Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease
Veronica E. Santini MD, MA Clinical Chief, Division of Movement Disorders Director, Comprehensive Parkinson’s Disease Program Yale School of Medicine https://medicine.yale.edu/profile/veronica-santini/
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Erika Long
ERIKA LONG, COMMUNITY MINDFULNESS PROJECT PRESENTATION TO PARKINSON’S BODY AND MIND FEBRUARY 13, 2024 Mindfulness helps us re-regulate our nervous system, reduce unhealthy levels of stress, and navigate our emotions - all of which supports our ability to interact more effectively with the people…
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Karen McIntyre My Robot Workout Partner Move over Judy Jetson!
My Robot Workout Partner Move over Judy Jetson! Karen McIntyre joined the board of Parkinson’s Body & Mind after a successful 25+ year career as an advertising creative director. Her short fiction has appeared in the Lascaux Prize Anthology and various literary magazines. She lives in NYC with…
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Dr. Mark Groves
Dr. Mark Groves, a psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of those with PD including stress and anxiety. https://profiles.mountsinai.org/mark-groves
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Veronique Enos Kaefer
Veronique Enos Kaefer Vice President, Philanthropy The Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson’s Research Topic: The Current State Of Parkinson’s Research
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Dr. Machado Topic: Sleep
Dr. Machado is a neurology specialist with extensive experience in neurodegenerative disorders. He helped develop and expand the Chase Family Movement Disorders Center (CFMDC) at Hartford Healthcare and serves as their Director of Program Excellence and Recognition. In addition, he has experience...
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PARKINSON’S GLOVES SPECIAL PARKINSON'S BODY AND MIND ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Learn about the exciting research being done using vibrating gloves for relief of PD symptoms. These specially designed gloves transmit an electrical sensation to the brain meant to interrupt abnormalities caused by shortfall in dopamine. Hear from and ask questions of panel participants: Dr Tim...
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Dr. Buckingham Movement Disorder Neurologist
Dr. Buckingham is a Movement Disorder Neurologist with Stamford Health Medical Group. She joined the practice in 2016 and sees patients in the Stamford and Wilton offices. She was born and raised in Portland, Maine. She received a B.A. in genetics, cell and developmental Biology from Dartmouth...
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Dr. Maccecchini
Topic: about a new medication (Buntanetap) which is in Phase 3. Dr. Maccecchini founded Annovis in May 2008 to develop better therapeutics for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other neurodegenerative diseases.
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Dr. Joshua Shain, DTCM L.Ac. MD acupuncturist
Dr Shain is a practitioner of Traditional East Asian Medicine, also known as Traditional Chinese Medicine. After completing a Bachelor's degree at UCONN, he moved to China for 5 years to dive deeply into Chinese language, martial arts and culture as well as the study of Chinese medicine. Since…
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Dr. Ted Dawson Topic:"Exercise Hormone (Irisin) Halts Parkinson's Disease Symptoms in Mouse Study"
Ted M. Dawson, M.D., Ph.D. Leonard and Madlyn Abramson Professor in Neurodegenerative Diseases Director, Institute for Cell Engineering Professor, Departments of Neurology, Neuroscience and Pharmacology & Molecular Sciences Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His laboratory has made...
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) Panel Discussion Moderator: Paul Wear
PWP DBS Panel Discussion Moderator: Paul Wear, PBM Board Member Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical procedure used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as tremors, rigidity, and stiffness. It involves the implantation of electrodes into specific regions of the brain, which are...
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Duarte Goncalves Machado
Duarte Goncalves Machado, MD Co-Director Chase Family Movement Disorders Center Hartford Healthcare Ayer Neuroscience Institute Topic: "Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation with Sensing Technology-Ushering in a New Wave of DBS."
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Amir Masoud January 15, 2023
Dr. Amir Masoud, is Medical Co-Director of the Hartford HealthCare Neurogastroenterology and Motility Center.
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James Duffy MD Anxiety and Depression with Parkinson's Disease
Topic: "What is not wrong in my life?" James Duffy MD psychiatrist board certified in adult psychiatry, psychosomatic medicine, integrative medicine, and medical acupuncture. Topic: Anxiety and Depression with Parkinson's Disease
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Dr Paul M. Gallo, Topic: Walk, Run, Lift, Stretch and Cycle".
Dr Paul M. Gallo, EdD, FACSM Director of Exercise Science and Wellness Exercise Science and Wellness Department Norwalk Community College www.norwalk.edu Topic: Walk, Run, Lift, Stretch and Cycle".
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Sarah Mulukutla MD MPH
Sarah Mulukutla MD MPH is a board-certified neurologist with a passion for mind-body medicine. She has been a pioneer at the American Academy of Neurology promoting Integrative Health and is the founder of their Integrative Neurology Section. Hacking the Parkinson’s Brain with Meditation…
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Facts vs the Myths of DBS Patrick Badere Senatus, MD & Dr. Leon Meytin, Movement Disorders Neurologist
Facts vs the Myths of DBS Patrick Badere Senatus, MD, PhD, FACS, FAANS Dr. Senatus is a board-certified Neurosurgeon with extensive experience in minimally invasive and restorative spine surgery. He has lectured nationally on minimally invasive surgery and participates actively in the design of…
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Joseph M. Palumbo, Chief Medical Officer BioVie Phase 2 Drug Trial for Motor Symptoms
Phase 2 Drug Trial for Motor Symptoms Joseph M. Palumbo, Chief Medical Officer BioVie. In preclinical studies, NE3107 was found to lessen inflammation within the nervous system and ease insulin resistance, slowing neurodegeneration and improving nerve function. In a primate model of Parkinson's,...
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Fiona Davis
Shakers Anonymous member Fiona Davis will be speaking to us about her journey and how PD has affected her. Her biography (below) is impressive. Join the meeting at 7pm on Tuesday, January 11th. Fiona Davis began her career in New York City as an actress, where she worked on Broadway…
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December 14, 2021 Engage PD
Lori Quinn, PT, EdD, FAPTA Associate Professor of Movement Science and Kinesiology at the Teacher's College, Columbia University Will be giving us an update about our exciting plans to work together with the Engage PD Program to provide a safe and effective community based exercise and wellness...
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11/30 Sarah Buckingham MD Movement Disorder "Ask the Doctor Discussion"
11/30 Sarah Buckingham MD Movement Disorder "Ask the Doctor Discussion" https://www.stamfordhealth.org/find-a-doctor/profile/sarah-buckingham/
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August 24, 2021 Dr. Caroline Tanner, MD PhD
Opportunity to Join Remote Research Study Led by UC San Francisco Dr. Caroline Tanner, MD PhD is recruiting for a new clinical trial led by a team of Parkinson’s experts at UCSF in partnership with researchers from across the country. The goal of the study is to help people with Parkinson’s…
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PD Journal Club with Dr. Meytin and Neuroderm's Clinical Nurse Coordinator
Topic: Levodopa/Carbidopa (ND0612) NeurodermInfusion Pump Hartford Healthcare is actively recruiting for phase 3 trial NeuroDerm’s flagship product ND0612 is currently in late stage development for Parkinson’s disease patients experiencing motor fluctuations. Our system for self-administered...
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Improve your Balance, Walking Ability, Confidence and More with Nordic walking/Urban Poling!
Mandy Shintani, OT & Gerentologist; founder of Urban Poling. Join us to learn the researched benefits of Nordic walking for those with Parkinson’s for rehab and as a lifelong tool to stay active. Mandy Shintani an OT and Gerontologist from Canada will describe how specialized Nordic walking poles...
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July 13th. 2021 Dr. Meytin "What you need to know when you are in the hospital with PD".
July 13th. 2021 Dr. Meytin "What you need to know when you are in the hospital with PD".
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June 22, 2021 The Role of Diet and Nutritional Supplements in Parkinson's Disease Progression presented by Laurie Mischley, ND, MPH, PhD.
Dr. Mischley has spent the past decade studying the association between lifestyle choices and PD progression. She’ll describe her findings- behaviors associated with rate of progression, including food, supplements, exercise, friends, and financial health. To get the most out of this…
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May 25, 2021, Nancy Lombard - Long Term Options Specialist
Nancy Lombard - Long Term Options Specialist, Southwestern CT Agency on Aging 1000 Lafayette Blvd, 9th floor Bridgeport, CT 06604 (203) 814 3671 [email protected] www.swcaa.org Learn about your options for Medicare, when you are eligible, or what your options are. Please join us for a discussion...
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May 11, 2021 Rachel Chasse & Jamileh Jemison
Rachel Chasse's career began in Alzheimer's and dementia research, where she was shaped by the experiences of patients and families. From there, she has worked in a variety of medical research settings and is currently at MindMed investigating how technology can advance care. Rachel is also the...
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April 27 2021 Soania Mathur, MD
Soania Mathur, MD, is a former writer for Verywell Health covering Parkinson's disease. Dr. Mathur was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's disease at the age of 27 at the start of her medical career. During her 12 years of family medicine before she had to take a medical leave from her…
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March 30 2021 Amy B Scher
Amy B Scher, is an energy therapist, expert in mind-body healing, and the bestselling author of "How to Heal Yourself When No One Else Can". https://www.eomega.org/workshops/teachers/amy-b-scher https://www.soundstrue.com/blogs/authors/amy-b-scher
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Harini Sarva MD Neuro Next Study, Light Therapy for Impaired Sleep in PD
Harini Sarva, MD completed a combined undergraduate-medical school eight year program at CUNY Brooklyn College and SUNY Downstate Medical Center. She completed her undergraduate degree in economics with a magna cum laude from Brooklyn College, during which team she made the Dean’s List every...
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Larry Gifford - MJFF Patient Council Member and helped to start PD Avengers.
Larry has spent nearly 30 years on radio and is currently the National Director of AM Radio for Corus Entertainment in Canada. In this position, he coaches on-air talent on Global BC and BC1 TV and oversees programming and operations for CKNW-AM and CHMJ-AM radio stations. He was diagnosed with...
About this show
Shakers Anonymous is a positive-based support group for those impacted by Parkinson's. We know that every PD journey is unique, but through the collective effort of teamwork, we can share our knowledge and support of one another. Our monthly meetings are free and take place at 7:00PM on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the New Canaan YMCA, 565 South Ave., New Canaan, CT 06840
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