In First-Person: Deep Brain Stimulation as a Parkinson’s Therapy
This series features clinicians and patients discussing the lived experience of people with neurological and psychiatric disorders. We hope to spark conversations on the human impact of basic science research & inspire new patient-centered research ideas.
Introduction by:
Todd Herrington, MD
Director, Deep Brain Stimulation Program
Massachusetts General Hospital
Assistant Professor of Neurology,
Harvard Medical SchoolDr. Herrington will present a brief overview of the history of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, current thinking about the mechanism of action, and new efforts to implement DBS that adapts stimulation in real time based on neurophysiology. He will be joined by a person with Parkinson’s treated with DBS, who will share their experiences.Free and open to the public. Please note that this event is in-person only.
Harvard Medical SchoolDr. Herrington will present a brief overview of the history of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, current thinking about the mechanism of action, and new efforts to implement DBS that adapts stimulation in real time based on neurophysiology. He will be joined by a person with Parkinson’s treated with DBS, who will share their experiences.Free and open to the public. Please note that this event is in-person only.
Questions? Email us at info@dev-harvard-brain-science-initiative.pantheonsite.io/.