Professor Kay Double
From The Shake It Up Show by Shake It Up Australia
April 15, 2026 · 28 min · Episode 106
About this episode
Professor Kay Double discusses groundbreaking research on Parkinson's disease and the role of a new brain protein.
On this episode we speak to Professor Kay Double about the co funded research from Shake It Up and the Michael J Fox Foundation her research team from the University of Sydney and the Brain and Mind Institute is doing. They have found a new brain protein involved in the development of Parkinson’s disease and a way to modify it, paving the way for future treatments for the disease. Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! Fundraise or donate this April to help Shake It Up propel progress towards a Parkinson’s cure. Head to https://parkinsons-awareness-month-2026.raiselysite.com/ to get involved. Together, we can find a cure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Guest: Professor Kay Double
Topics covered
- Parkinson's disease
- brain research
- medical treatments
- fundraising
- health awareness
Keywords
- Parkinson's disease
- brain protein
- research
- treatment
- Shake It Up Australia
- Michael J Fox Foundation
- fundraising
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Shake It Up Australia, Michael J Fox Foundation, University of Sydney, Brain and Mind Institute
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