Her Dad Has Parkinson’s — Here’s Why She Got Genetic Testing
About this episode
Taryn Rapp discusses her experience with genetic testing in relation to her father's Parkinson's diagnosis and the significance of research participation.
Taryn Rapp shares her personal journey with genetic testing related to Parkinson's disease, discussing her father's diagnosis and her participation in the PPMI study. The conversation explores the importance of genetic testing, the process involved, and the impact on family dynamics. Taryn emphasizes the value of knowledge and participation in research to help advance understanding and treatment of Parkinson's disease. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Genetic Testing and Parkinson's 02:52 Taryn's Personal Journey with Genetic Testing 06:11 Understanding the PPMI Study and Its Importance 09:00 Family Dynamics and Genetic Testing 11:48 The Process and Experience of Genetic Testing 15:06 Future of Parkinson's Research and Participation
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