Kirsten Carlson, PhD

Job title:
Associate Director, Research Programs
Organization:
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF)
PD Guide Terms:
Etiology
Postural & Gait Disturbances
Pre-Clinical Research Models
Cognitive Symptoms
PD Subtypes
Clinical & Biological Features
Therapeutic Development
Contributions:
Published Contributions:
GBA Mutations: The Most Common Genetic Risk Factor for PD?
Glucocerebrosidase mutations in clinical and pathologically proven Parkinson's disease.
10 Apr 2009 10:31 AM EST
Mutations in the GBA gene, implicated in Gaucher's disease, have also been found to play a role in the susceptibility to and age of onset of PD. Additionally, GBA mutations are highly correlated with ... 
Responses: 1
Frequency vs. severity of non-motor symptoms of PD
The PRIAMO study: A multicenter assessment of nonmotor symptoms and their impact on quality of life in Parkinson's disease.
15 Jun 2009 11:34 AM EST
This paper describes a large, comprehensive study aimed at determining primarily the prevalence of various non-motor symptoms of PD. Results indicate the most frequently reported of these ... 
First published Lrrk2 mutation mouse model of PD: Q&A with Dr. Chenjian Li
Pre-Clinical Research Models
7 Jun 2009 01:01 PM EST
A discussion of the new BAC Lrrk2 mouse model developed by Dr. Chenjian Li and colleagues, published today in Nature Neuroscience.  Dr. Kirsten Carlson of The Michael J. Fox Foundation, which ... 
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