Genetics and Parkinson’s: Understanding the Role of Gene Therapy in a Cure (Webinar Audio)

The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson's Podcast

What do you know about gene therapy and its potential for treating Parkinson’s? In this audio from our Third Thursdays Webinar, you’ll learn what exactly gene therapy is and how it works, who gene therapy might work for and the role of genetic testing. You’ll also get a status report on investigations into gene therapy for Parkinson’s. Panelists include experts in the field as well as a person with Parkinson’s and her care partner.
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