Can studying our immune systems help combat Parkinson’s?

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Author: Simge Eva DoganPublished: 18 July 2018

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This month’s free webinar from The Michael J Fox Foundation examines the role of the immune system in Parkinson’s

In the latest instalment of The Michael J Fox Foundation’s Third Thursdays webinar series, an expert panel will discuss the connection between the immune system and Parkinson’s. This episode will broadcast on Thursday 19 July at 12:00 ET.

The hour-long webinar is hosted by broadcaster and person with Parkinson’s Dave Iverson. This month’s episode will focus on the immune system and how scientists are using it to develop therapies to combat Parkinson’s.

Register for this free online resource by clicking here up to 15 minutes before the start time. If you can’t make the broadcast, you can catch up from the recordings library here.

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Can studying our immune systems help combat Parkinson’s?

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