The Isakson Initiative is dedicated to raising awareness and funding for research related to neurocognitive diseases including: Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and related dementia. Established by former U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson of Georgia following his retirement due to Parkinson’s, the Initiative is the continuation of Senator Isakson’s lifelong commitment to public service and his dedication to remaining a champion for advancements in biomedical research and development.
Anumantha Kanthasamy, an internationally renowned researcher of Parkinson’s disease and related neurodegenerative disorders, has been appointed as the first John H. “Johnny” Isakson Chair and Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar in Parkinson’s Research. He will join UGA in fall 2021.
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