Episode 42: Neurological research extending the frontiers of scientific knowledge

Neurological Diseases are disorders that affect the brain and the nervous system, and include Parkinson’s disease, Dementia, and Alzheimer's disease. As researchers work diligently, the goal of better understanding these diseases and appropriate treatment becomes paramount. Trained physician and scientist Dr. Lalitha Madhavan is an Associate Professor of Neurology, and also a member of the Evelyn F Mcknight Brain Institute and BIO5 Institute at the University of Arizona.  Her research merges the fields of Neuroscience and Stem Cell Biology to understand how the brain works and contribute towards the development of treatments for disorders such as Parkinson’s disease.