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Many great inventions of humankind are based on science and research – and had a tremendous impact on improving people’s lives. We are again looking at science and technology as we are confronted with pressing global challenges from climate change to environmental degradation to feeding and caring for a growing and aging population. Join our host, Kate Hayes, as she talks to visionary scientists, thought leaders and entrepreneurs, to explore how science and technology of today are paving the way for tomorrow’s innovations, ensuring a better future for all.
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Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Episode 10: Parkinson’s Disease - The Future of Cell and Gene Therapies
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Over 10 million people worldwide are suffering from Parkinson’s Disease — the most common neurodegenerative movement disorder in the world. Join us as our expert panel discusses why Parkinson’s remains so hard to treat, and how cell and gene therapies could potentially offer a paradigm shift from current treatment options.
In this episode of Headlines of the Future, host Piyal Bhoora is joined by Dr. Krystof Bankiewicz, Scientific Chair, Parkinson’s and MSA at AskBio; Dr. Ahmed Enayetallah, Head of Development at Bluerock Therapeutics; and Dr. Patrick Bussfeld, Head of Medical Affairs, Cell & Gene Therapies and Ophthalmology at Bayer.