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Professor of Neurology, Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research
Professor Thomas Gasser is a leading researcher at the Center of Neurology, Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research, focusing on the genetic and molecular basis of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. His work includes the mapping, cloning, and characterization of Mendelian genes causing Parkinson’s, as well as identifying genetic variability in sporadic cases. Clinically, he specializes in innovative diagnostic approaches, such as transcranial ultrasound. His research also extends to dystonia, aiming to discover new genes linked to the disorder through patient recruitment and international collaboration.
Visit website: https://www.scent.uni-tuebingen.de/?team=prof-dr-thomas-gasser
See also: Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research - Center of Neurology at the University of Tübingen, Germany
Details last updated 24-Sep-2024
Game-changing treatments for cancer, cystic fibrosis, and parkinson’s