An interview with David Leventhal from Dance for PD® August 18, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Biography     David Leventhal is a founding teacher and Program Director for Dance for PD®, a program of the Mark Morris...

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An interview with Tracy McBee on PD Advocacy, July 29, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   I've been married for 33 years, and we have 3 boys. I attended Alaska Pacific University for both undergraduate and...

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An interview with Pamela Lappen the Founder of Dancing with Parkinson's - US on July 29, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Recognized for her “eye for artistry and aesthetics” in dance, along with her “ability to smoothly...

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An interview with Laura Robbins on Advocacy on July 29, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   I am a 46-year-old attorney from State College, Pennsylvania. I own a law firm called Laura Robbins Law, LLC and...

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An interview with Kat Hill, Ambassador from the Davis Phinney Foundation  on July 28, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Kat Hill is from Portland, OR USA.  She believes that we can choose joy in our lives...

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An interview with Dr. Maria De Leon from Parkinson's Diva & defeatparkinsons on August 9, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.       Biography   I am an art lover and a fashionista. My grandmother and my former patients drove me...

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A discussion with Parkinson’s Africa on August 9, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. About us   Parkinson's Africa exists to support and empower Africans impacted by Parkinson's disease (PD)—this includes the family, friends, relatives, carers, etc.—of those...

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An interview with Lucy Jung from Charco Neurotech on August 17, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.   Biography   Lucy Jung is the CEO and a founder at Charco, a MedTech start-up working on a device for people with...

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An interview with Parkinson's Champions Run 4 PD from the Parkinson's Foundation on August 7, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D.     Biography   Parkinson’s Champions are racing toward a cure! Our Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for...

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An interview with Anissa Mitchell, LCSW Chief Program Officer Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance on October 5, 2023 by George Ackerman, Ph.D, J.D. Please tell me a little about your background.   I am a clinical social worker...

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