Poston Lab News & Events
Why detecting the earliest biological signs of Parkinson’s disease is so crucial
Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease, behind Alzheimer's disease, and affects nearly a million people in the United States. A new test can detect the biological signature of Parkinson’s disease before symptoms arise. Dr. Kathleen Poston explains why early diagnosis opens the door to better therapies.
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s biomarkers show promise for early diagnosis
New research supported by the Knight Initiative for Brain Resilience at Stanford’s Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute highlights significant strides researchers have made in developing biomarkers for early detection and monitoring of neurodegenerative diseases — including Alzheimer’s disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD) and Lewy Body Disease (LBD).
Redefining Parkinson's Disease
PODCAST: Join Kathleen Poston, MD, MS and Nicholas Weiler to learn about exciting advances in our ability to detect the brain pathology driving Parkinson's disease and related disorders much earlier, even before symptoms arise, and how this is opening doors for early intervention and — hopefully — prevention.
You, Your Loved One and Parkinson's Disease
What is the difference between an observational trial and an interventional trial? Why do people without Parkinson’s disease need to participate in Parkinson’s disease clinical trials? In an interview with the Michael J. Fox Foundation, Dr. Kathleen Poston answers these questions and more as she discusses what it means to part of clinical research. (Login required to view video) View video
Unlocking the Healing Power of You
Science is showing that how you feel isn’t just about what you eat, or do, or think. It’s about what you believe. Full National Geographic Story
The Poston Lab at Stanford is proud to be a founding partner in the International Parkinson’s disease ENIGMA Consortium!
Stanford-based Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center to be launched
A new Stanford-based center will receive nearly $7.3 million in funding over a five-year period to conduct interdisciplinary research on Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Visit the ADRC website
5th Grade Gratitude at Moving Day® 2016
We say out of the mouths of babes when a small child shows an adult’s wisdom and understanding of a situation. This phrase was fitting when Mrs. Kochar’s fifth grade class at Pioneer Elementary School in Union City wrote letters of gratitude to local leaders in neuroscience research and treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
National Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day 2018
National Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day 2017
National Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day 2016
National Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day 2016
National Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day 2016