An interview with Russell Joye on My Dad Fought the Good Fight on October 14, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   My father was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2010. While working in the healthcare technology...

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An interview with Annelien Oosterbaan, MD/PhD, a young woman with Parkinson’s disease on a mission! on January 25, 2024 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography   I am a 40-year-old mother of 4 (2, 8, 10 and 12...

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An interview with Massimiliano Iachini from Associazione Italiana Giovani Parkinsoniani on Septhember 26, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background. Born in Turin and of Abruzzese descent, he has been vice-president...

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An interview with Allie Signorelli on Advocacy & the Michael J. Fox Foundation on October 18, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   I am a 49-year-old fundraiser, writer and event producer living just outside of Washington,...

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An interview with Mary Jane Berry, Executive Director of Georgetown Area Parkinson’s Support Group: Educate, Exercise, Socialize on October 31, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography My name is Mary Jane Berry, born in 1953, raised in...

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An interview with Shanthipriya Siva Metamorphosis, a Journey on October 31, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background.   I am a consultant ophthalmologist, abstract artist, writer, YOPD warrior since 2011   Can you...

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An interview with Ian O’Brien on Advocacy on October 12, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Married to Caroline and Dad to my two young girls, Hazel (6) and Clara (9) Live in Waterford in the South East of...

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An interview with Author Kristine Meldrum on the importance of structured, high intensity exercise to manage and reduce Parkinson’s disease symptoms on January 8, 2024 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography Author Parkinson's Place Iowa, Founder & President   Davis Phinney...

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An interview with Rich London, Author & Public Speaker on October 9, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Can you tell me more about your background?   I am retired now, but as an author and public speaker...

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An interview with Richard Underwood on Advocacy and Rickety Warrior on October 9, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography   I was a consultant program manager in the local government marketplace for over 30 years. In hindsight, my first...

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