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"The importance of the gut-brain axis in Parkinson's" by Dr Filip Scheperjans

"The importance of the gut-brain axis in Parkinson's" by Dr Filip Scheperjans

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We are delighted to be able to share with you our latest interview with
Dr Filip Scheperjans who shared with us his fantastic work on "The importance of the gut-brain axis in Parkinson's" which was followed by an excellent Q & A session.

More about our expert:-

Dr. Filip Scheperjans is a leading expert in neurology, specialising in treating Parkinson’s disease and focusing on advanced methods and gastrointestinal symptoms.

He earned his Licentiate of Medicine from the University of Düsseldorf in 2006 and completed his Neurology specialisation at the University of Helsinki in 2013. In 2008, he received his Doctor of Medical Science, focusing on neuroanatomy, and became Associate Professor in 2020 at the University of Helsinki.

Dr. Scheperjans investigates the relationship between gastrointestinal symptoms and the microbiome in Parkinson’s disease, exploring novel treatment strategies. His work includes advanced therapies like drug infusions and deep-brain stimulation, supported by major organisations such as the Academy of Finland and the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

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