Researcher in the spotlight: Prof. Veerle Baekelandt. Can alpha-synuclein be prevented from clumping? Finding a new avenue for treating Parkinson’s disease.
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Why does alpha-synuclein start to clump together in the brains of people with Parkinson’s disease? Prof. Veerle Baekelandt and her research team at KU Leuven are looking for molecules that can prevent or slow down this process, a potential new strategy for tackling Parkinson’s disease.















