College of Medicine
McFarland Lab
Led by Nikolaus McFarland · Neurology
What we study
The McFarland Lab studies Parkinson disease and related disorders to find early detection methods and new treatments. They work with patients in clinical trials and research centers.
What working here is like
- Clinical
- Human participants
- Papers
- 5
Recent papers, explained
- Diffusion MRI and α‐Synuclein Seed Amplification Status in Parkinson's Disease
2026 · Annals of Neurology
Looks for brain differences in early Parkinson's disease using imaging and biomarkers.
- Complementary biomarkers or conflicting signals? DaT SPECT and synuclein skin biopsy in parkinsonian syndromes
2026 · BMJ Neurology Open
Checks if DaT SPECT and synuclein skin tests give different info in parkinsonian patients.
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- Practical recommendations for the treatment of chorea associated with Huntington's disease: An expert consensus
2026 · Journal of Huntington s Disease
Provides expert recommendations for treating chorea in Huntington's disease.
- Rehabilitation strategies for atypical parkinsonian syndromes: A scoping review of progressive supranuclear palsy, multiple system atrophy, corticobasal syndrome, and dementia with Lewy bodies
2026 · Journal of Parkinson s Disease
Reviews rehabilitation strategies for atypical parkinsonian syndromes like PSP and MSA.
- Differentiation of PD, MSA and PSP using clinical data from the prospective AIDP cohort
2026 · Clinical Parkinsonism & Related Disorders
Compares clinical features of Parkinson's, PSP, and MSA to improve diagnosis.
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