Carlie Tanner, MD, PhD, professor of neurology at the Weill Institute for Neurosciences, University of California, San Francisco.
As the global incidence of Parkinson’s disease continues to rise, understanding its root causes has never been more urgent. In this compelling Q&A, the Michael J. Fox Foundation sits down with Dr. Caroline Tanner—renowned neurologist and professor at UCSF—to explore the critical link between environmental exposures and Parkinson’s risk.
Drawing from decades of research, Dr. Tanner sheds light on how toxins like pesticides and industrial solvents may interact with our genes, influence disease development, and what individuals can do to protect themselves.
This conversation offers both scientific insight and practical guidance, making it essential reading for anyone affected by or concerned about Parkinson’s
