We are delighted to be able to share with you our latest interview with Dr Filip Scheperjans who shared with us his fantastic work on "The importance of the gut-brain axis in Parkinson's" which was followed by an excellent Q & A session. More about our expert:-Dr. Filip Scheperjans is a leading expert in neurology, specialising in treating Parkinson’s disease and focusing on advanced methods and gastrointestinal symptoms.He earned his Licentiate of Medicine from the University o...

Prof Sonia Gandhi joined us to share her expertise on how Mitochondria affects PD with an excellent presentation followed by a very probing Q&A by our well informed audience.Prof Gandhi is a leading expert in the process of protein misfolding, in which smaller proteins, monomers, join together to form larger proteins, oligomers, and how this process may drive organellar dysfunction and cell toxicity in neurodegeneration.Sonia obtained a BA in Neuroscience at Trinity College, University of...

We had the pleasure of a presentation by Dr Jonathan Sackner-Bernstein, MD, on the topic of "Why I am optimistic that we might now have a Silver Bullet for Parkinson's", followed by a Q&A session of almost 50 probing questions from our audience.Dr. Jonathan Sackner-Bernstein is transforming the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD). First, he discovered that the brain cells (dopaminergic neurons) in Parkinson’s patients are exposed to excess dopamine, reaching toxic levels. Next, he ident...

We had the pleasure of interviewing Dr Michael Okun on the topic of "Practical strategies for living a happier life with Parkinson's".Dr Okun is a worldwide recognised leader on Parkinson’s disease, is the distinguished Professor of Neurology and Director of the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases at the University of Florida Health. The UF institute he co-founded with Kelly D. Foote, M.D. is a one-stop patient-centred clinical-research experience for national and international p...

We were delighted to host Dr Michelle Sexton who presented on the topic of "How can medical cannabis help people with Parkinson's" and here is the recording of the event.About the speaker:-Dr. Sexton is an integrative medicine specialist and respected pioneer in the field of medical cannabis. She has over thirty years of experience as a midwife, herbalist, and naturopathic doctor. She completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Washington in the Departments of Pharmacology/...

We were delighted to host Prof Christine Klein who talked to us about "The importance of genetics in finding a cure for Parkinson's". It was a really interesting presentation and followed by a very good Q&A with excellent questions from you our audience, so thank you. It is now a very worthwhile Podcast and video (on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN2A0vGOY6j13Ed1rV64gPQ/featured ) to help understand more about this important topic. About the speaker:- Christine...

We are excited to share our latest interview with you all, in which Dr Raul Martinez- Fernandez explains the therapy of Focused Ultrasound, a therapy that offers appropriate candidates with an alternative to the more intrusive DBS. It is of course not a replacement for DBS, simply an alternative offering a solution for those with differing symptoms. More about Dr Martinez-Fernandez:- Dr Raul Martinez-Fernandez is a neurologist and clinical researcher, Associate Professor of Medicine at the...

We are delighted to host Dr. Simon Stott again in what is becoming our regular start to the year's presentations. And what better way than to hear Dr. Stott's main PD research takeaways from 2023 and research results he will be looking for in 2024. For those of you who are unfamiliar with Dr. Stott's work, Dr Stott is the Director of Research at Cure Parkinson's. The trust is an international supporter of both lab- and clinic-based research on Parkinson's and aims to find treatments that...

Light Therapy is an area of great interest and hope for PwP worldwide, as shown by the viewing numbers for our 3 previous NSB4PD sessions over the last 48 months. Here in this interview with  Dr Wayne Markman, CEO of SYMBYX, we explore how photobiomodulation devices directly address the gut, vagus nerve and brain. SYMBYX's mission is to develop medically approved light therapies to reduce chronic Parkinson’s symptoms - early trials and clinical data show improvements across a range of...

Annelien and Richelle delve into a topic that is often overlooked, but holds great importance for them as female Parkinson's Disease (PD) advocates. They shed light on how Parkinson's impacts a woman's life, focusing on the various hormonal stages and how they can affect symptoms and the effectiveness of medication. They bring attention to the challenges of coping with a Parkinson's diagnosis in the face of stigma. Moreover, they discuss the significance of considering sex and gender in...

Some of the most promising disease modifying therapies being developed at the moment are based on drug repurposing (eg Exenatide/Ambroxol), making this webinar essential for anyone suffering from Parkinson's or caring for someone suffering from Parkinson's. Dr Lorraine Kalia shares with us her expertise and brings us up to date with the latest news. Dr. Lorraine Kalia is an associate professor and a clinician-scientist at the University of Toronto in Canada. She is dedicated to Parkinson's...

We are delighted to welcome back the CEO and Founder of Charconeurotech to tell us more about the CUE1 device to help with Parkinson's symptoms Charco Neurotech, the company behind CUE1, was founded by CEO Lucy Jung and named after Professor Charcot, who discovered the therapeutic effects of vibratory stimulation on Parkinson's in the 19th century. Since then, numerous studies have been conducted on the ability of stimulation to alleviate movement symptoms associated with the disease. CUE1...

Dr. Peter Tass from Stanford Medical School talks to us about “The Parkinson's glove & Vibrotactile fingertip stimulation to ease Parkinson’s symptoms”. A very very interesting device currently being trialed in the USA, with huge potential to dramatically improve the lives of many with PD About the Speaker:- Peter Tass studied medicine (MD, Ulm and Heidelberg Univ., Germany), physics (PhD, Stuttgart Univ., Germany), and mathematics (diploma, Stuttgart Univ.) and made a Habilitation in...

If you want to know where to start in addressing your PD symptoms then this is the place and the video to start with. Dr. Mischley gives us a roadmap to what successful people do, linking topics that many of our previous world-leading speakers have spoken to us about before. Much of the session focuses on The Parkinson Symptom Tracker (PRO-PD App) designed as a tool for assessing and tracking symptom severity over time. It is freely available on the iOS and Android app stores. For more...

We are all becoming very aware of the huge benefits of exercise with PD but where do you start and what do you need to do? Julie Jones is a very experienced physiotherapist with a specialist interest in Parkinson’s and so is perfectly qualified to guide PwP to get more active and feel the benefits of exercise. This is an excellent and natural follow-up to the presentation by Prof Bas Bloem, also available on this channel and highly recommended if you have not watched it. If you would like a...

We are delighted to bring you Dr. Rick Helmich on the topic of "Managing stress with Parkinson's" Dr. Rick Helmich was recommended to us by Prof Bas Bloem, who considers Rick to be the leading authority in this field. Rick will be discussing stress (both acute and chronic) and the effect that this has on people with Parkinson's disease. Rick's passion is to understand the cerebral mechanisms that lead to neurological diseases and use these insights to develop new therapies for patients with...

Dear Friend,  We are thrilled to announce the launch of a new YOPN Podcast, featuring an inspiring story about two of our very own co-founders of NoSilverBullet4PD, Michel Planquart and Mark Limebear.  Through this podcast, you can discover how their friendship and shared experience of living with Parkinson's disease led them to create a community of support and understanding for those living with the condition.  Whether you are living with Parkinson's disease, or know someone who is, this...

Listen to this excellent presentation with a very good Q&A at the end, of Dr. Matthew Phillips exploring the potential therapeutic benefits of metabolic strategies, particularly fasting and ketogenic diets, in neurological disorders. Matt is a clinical and research neurologist at Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand. His foremost passion is to explore the potential feasibility, safety, and efficacy of metabolic strategies, particularly fasting and ketogenic diets, in creating...

Dr. Simon Stott talks to us about his main PD research takeaways from 2022 and the research results he will be looking for in 2023. Simon is the Director of Research at Cure Parkinson's. The trust is an international supporter of both lab- and clinic-based research on Parkinson's. Originally from New Zealand, Simon has more than 20 years of experience in the field of Parkinson's research - in both the academic and biotech sectors. He has been involved in lab-based research as well as...

Dr. Alfonso Fasano is one of the World's leading authorities on Parkinson's disease and joined us to talk about some of his specialties, DBS, Focused Ultrasound, and Infusion Pumps. Dr. Alfonso Fasano holds the Chair in Neuromodulation at the University of Toronto and University Health Network. He is a Professor in the Department of Medicine (Division of Neurology) at the University of Toronto. He is staff neurologist and co-director of the SurgicalProgram for Movement Disorders at...

Red Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation) & the science behind its possibilities is a growing topic within the Parkinson's community.   Listen to this Podcast, the second of two, that No Silver Bullet recorded in Oct 2022 with Dr. Catherine Hamilton. We were delighted to host Dr.Catherine Hamilton, a retired medical practitioner & author of the Red Lights on the Brain blog.  The topic of Catherine's 2nd talk was to update us on developments regarding Red and near-infrared lights and...

Professor Bloem is one of, if not the World's leading authorities on Parkinson's disease. He shares with us his research on this important topic and helps us understand how to best manage our symptoms through exercise. The expression “citius, fortius, altius” (Latin for “faster, higher, stronger”) is the Olympic motto indicating what is required to achieve athletic excellence. Which of these skills is most important to reach an optimal personal performance was not specified by its creator,...

Simon is the Deputy Director of Research at Cure Parkinson’s reviewing in January 2022, stand-out research that took place in 2021. Simon also gives us his top research tips to look out for in 2022 with the repurposing of drugs. The Cure Parkinson's Trust is an international supporter of both lab- and clinic-based research on Parkinson’s. Originally from New Zealand, Simon has 20 years of experience in the field of Parkinson’s research - in both the academic and biotech sectors. He has been...

This presentation gives an overview in April 2022 of research and clinical development for Parkinson’s, starting with an overview of trends. The 350+ active projects will be categorised by their position on the road to the patient and the objective, whether it is for symptom relief or disease modification. If you would like a link to the presentation slides, just email us at [email protected] Originally a Ph.D. biochemist, Dr. Kevin McFarthing’s career included R&D leadership...