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Dr. Walter Koroshetz @NINDSdirector
Walter J. Koroshetz
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness month. NINDS is the primary NIH institute for Parkinson’s disease research, and we are working to catalyze progress through basic, translational, and clinical research programs aiming to better understand, diagnose, and treat Parkinson’s disease.
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NINDS PODCAST BUILDING UP THE NERVE
Season 4

The fourth season of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke’s Building Up the Nerve podcast demystifies the unwritten rules, or “hidden curriculum,” of scientific research at every career stage. We know that navigating your career can be daunting, but we’re here to help—it’s our job!

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