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Interview Only: Benjamin Stecher, diagnosed with Parkinson's at 29, talks about his book BRAIN FABLES

Only 29 when diagnosed with PD, Benjamin Stecher, co-authored the book Brain Fables. Brain Fables An estimated 80 million people live with a neurodegenerative disease, with this number expected to double by 2050. Despite decades of research and billions in funding there are no medications that ca…

S4 E6: Research Pioneers ft. Ian Burkhart & Benjamin Stecher

Most of us can pretty certainly say that we are alone within our heads. We may joke about inner voices, but what really happens when there genuinely is an external influence deep within a brain? The answer? In the case of two research pioneers, Ian Burkhart and Benjamin Stecher, the answer is noth…

Benjamin Stecher on being a Parkinson's patient advocate

Benjamin Stecher runs a blog called the Tomorrow Edition where he talks about his battle with Parkinson's disease. He has been implanted with a Deep Brain Stimulator an is also on the patient advisory board of Rune Labs where he gives them a perspective from the patient's point of view. ***This …

Benjamin Stecher - Deep Brain Stimulation in the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Disease

Attention all healthcare professionals and patients interested in learning about deep brain stimulation for neurodegenerative conditions!Meet Benjamin Stecher, a patient advocate, and researcher who has been living with Parkinson's disease since the age of 29.Benjamin shared his inspiring journey a…

What is Science? An Interview with Alberto Espay

In this episode, we engage in a captivating conversation with Dr. Alberto Espay, a distinguished professor and chair of the James and Joan Gardner Center for Parkinson's Disease at the University of Cincinnati. With over 300 research studies and the author of "Brain Fables: The Hidden History of Ne…

High-Tech Brain Implants for Parkinson’s: A Patient + Neurologist on Neuromodulation

High-tech treatments for neurodegenerative diseases are on the horizon. In fact, some patients already have brain implants that help address their symptoms through “reprogramming the brain.” Hear from one patient and his doctor about the real-life story behind this innovative new treatment for Park…

Benjamin Stecher - Deep Brain Stimulation in the Treatment of Neurodegenerative Disease

Attention all healthcare professionals and patients interested in learning about deep brain stimulation for neurodegenerative conditions!Meet Benjamin Stecher, a patient advocate, and researcher who has been living with Parkinson's disease since the age of 29.Benjamin shared his inspiring journey a…

Parkinson's disease:- "A New Parkinson’s Test - Hope or Hype?” by Prof. Alberto Espay

We are delighted to share with you our latest recording "A new Parkinson's test- hope or hype?" a webinar on the alpha-synuclein seed amplification assay (αSyn-SAA), presented by the M J Fox Foundation as a significant breakthrough in the search for a Parkinson's biomarker.With the growing interest…

Deep Brain Stimulation Opens a Window & Most People Waste It

Dr. Alfonso Fasano is a leading neurologist and researcher specializing in Parkinson’s disease, deep brain stimulation (DBS), neuromodulation, and freezing of gait. His work has contributed to advancing our understanding of Parkinson’s and the development of new approaches to treatment, including a…