Marina Emborg
Expert on animal models of neurological disorders for clinical translation
Director, Preclinical Parkinson Research Program; assistant professor, medical physics School of Medicine and Public Health Work: 608-262-9714 — Home and cell phones available upon request emborg@primate.wisc.edu Home page
Topics
- Non-human primate models of Parkinson's disease
- Neuroprotective and neurorestorative strategies
- Gene transfer and cell-based therapies
Achievements
- Performed pioneer studies in the use of gene transfer to treat Parkinson's disease
- Developed conceptual framework for clinical translation of novel therapies