In this powerful episode of our POP Profiles Interview Series, Power Over Parkinson’s President and host Margaret Preston sits down with three inspiring women living with young-onset Parkinson’s disease: Allie Signorelli, Reka Janisse, and Esther Labib-Kiyarash.

Together, they share their personal journeys to diagnosis, the realities of living with Parkinson’s at a younger age, and the unique challenges women face—many of which are often overlooked or misunderstood. From navigating careers and family life to addressing symptoms that present differently in women, this conversation sheds light on the true face of Parkinson’s beyond the stereotypes.

This honest and heartfelt discussion aims to raise awareness, foster understanding, and empower others in the Parkinson’s community.

Whether you’re living with Parkinson’s, supporting a loved one, or simply want to learn more, this episode offers insight, connection, and hope.

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In this episode of POP Profiles, part of the Power Over Parkinson’s series, we sit down with Dr. Jamie Eberling, SVP and Head of Imaging at the Michael J. Fox Foundation, to discuss one of the biggest challenges in Parkinson’s research: developing an alpha-synuclein tracer. Alpha-synuclein is the protein that accumulates in the brains of people with Parkinson’s disease, but scientists still cannot reliably image it in living patients. Dr. Eberling explains why finding this tracer is so complex—and why solving it could be a major breakthrough. We explore how an alpha-synuclein tracer could transform diagnosis, accelerate therapeutic development, improve clinical trials, track disease progression, and ultimately move the field closer to disease-modifying treatments and a cure.

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In this special Power Over Parkinson’s interview, we sit down with Gary Griffiths—a U.S. military veteran, former firefighter, and a dedicated voice in the Parkinson’s disease (PD) community. Gary shares his powerful story of a life spent in service, from protecting his country to protecting his community, and now advocating for those living with Parkinson’s. Gary opens up about, his decades of work in the military and fire service, his Parkinson’s diagnosis and the challenges that followed, how he transformed adversity into positive purpose, and his ongoing advocacy, awareness efforts, and support for our mission at Power Over Parkinson’s His story is one of resilience, leadership, and unwavering positivity and commitment to helping others.

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