GrantRSSMay 11
Scientists to study link between pesticides and Parkinson’s
Researchers at Cedars-Sinai are receiving $9 million in funding to investigate whether exposure to pesticides and air pollution increases the risk of developing Parkinson's disease. This study is part of a larger collaborative research effort called the Aligning Science Across Parkinson's initiative. The goal is to understand environmental factors that may trigger or contribute to Parkinson's development.
WHY IT MATTERSIf this research confirms a link between pesticide exposure and Parkinson's risk, it could help patients and their doctors identify preventable environmental triggers and inform lifestyle or occupational safety decisions.