David Bernal Casas Author

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Optogenetics, functional imaging, and computational modeling to develop a diagnostic tool for Parkinson’s disease

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David Bernal Casas

 

The diagnosis of Parkinson???s disease (PD) is based on the observation of clinical symptoms and neurological examinations and significantly relies on the identification of classical motor symptoms. However, the severity of the symptoms varies from person to person, and misdiagnoses and confusion with other illnesses are frequent. To date, no laboratory biomarkers exist for this neurological condition, and findings on functional imaging are not remarkable. Thus, there is a critical need to develop diagnostic tools to assist medical doctors. Our long-term goal is to develop a reliable diagnostic tool for hospitals, a method that may assist physicians to determine the illness. In response to this need, we have designed and developed an interdisciplinary approach to achieve this ambitious ... view more»

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