Precision Medicine and Prevention:
Spring / Summer 2026 | Research 7
Research breakthroughs have unlocked the potential of personalized care in Parkinson’ s.
Precision Medicine and Prevention:
The Next Frontier of Parkinson’ s Treatment
By Maggie Kuhl
FOR MORE THAN 200 YEARS, Parkinson’ s has been largely viewed as one disease characterized primarily by movement symptoms. As anyone touched by Parkinson’ s disease( PD) knows, though, the experience is highly individualized.
“ Today, we know that‘ under the hood,’ there are different biological paths that may explain why symptoms and rate of progression vary from person to person,” explained Brian Fiske, PhD, chief scientist at MJFF.“ Understanding those markers of biology can help us match the right treatment to the right person.”
By learning more about what’ s“ under the hood,” the field can move closer to precision medicine, offering personalized treatments based on changes in cells and pathways. By treating what’ s happening in the body—