Dr. George Ackerman

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Paula Schneider from the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation
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Paula Schneider from the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation

Paula Schneider from the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation on September 20, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Can you tell me more about your…

January 5, 2024
Jacob Kidney from Mission PD on Essential Tremors
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Jacob Kidney from Mission PD on Essential Tremors

I have had a movement disorder called Essential Tremors since I was 8 years old. Also, my mother has had Essential Tremors and Dystonia…

January 4, 2024
Gaynor Edwards from Spotlight YOPD: Young onset Parkinson’s comes of age – and not before time!
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Gaynor Edwards from Spotlight YOPD: Young onset Parkinson’s comes of age – and not before time!

Gaynor was diagnosed at the age of 42 in 2012. She had symptoms for four or five years in advance, notably depression, insomnia, and…

January 3, 2024
Jagdeep Aujla from Dopamine Warriors
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Jagdeep Aujla from Dopamine Warriors

Jagdeep Aujla from Dopamine Warriors on September 21, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background I have…

January 3, 2024
William Thompson from Team Neuro
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William Thompson from Team Neuro

Bill is a retired Business Manager with Stage 5 Parkinson’s Disease. Diagnosed in 2015 after suffering from unexplained symptoms for nearly 30 years, he…

January 2, 2024
Jeremy Likness from You, Me and PD
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Jeremy Likness from You, Me and PD

I am a professional computer programmer, aka developer, with over three decades of experience. I've worked with everything from startups to large, established companies…

January 1, 2024
Jaime Martin, MD, PhD, FAAN Movement Disorders Neurology on advocacy
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Jaime Martin, MD, PhD, FAAN Movement Disorders Neurology on advocacy

Jaime Martin, MD, PhD, FAAN Movement Disorders Neurology on advocacy on October 3, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little…

December 30, 2023
Nobuko Haneji on Advocacy
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Nobuko Haneji on Advocacy

Nobuko Haneji on Advocacy on October 3, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background. Because I was…

December 29, 2023
Dr. Michael S. Okun from the Norman Fixel Institute at the University of Florida Health & Co Author of the book Ending Parkinson’s Disease: A Prescription for Action
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Dr. Michael S. Okun from the Norman Fixel Institute at the University of Florida Health & Co Author of the book Ending Parkinson’s Disease: A Prescription for Action

My name is Michael Okun, MD, and I am a board-certified neurologist, movement disorders specialist, neuroscientist and author who practices with the philosophy that…

December 28, 2023
Musician Mick Beaman on advocacy
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Musician Mick Beaman on advocacy

Musician Mick Beaman on October 2, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background. I was born and…

December 28, 2023