<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;What is AI? How do scientists use it? Where does the data come from? Can AI help find a cure for Parkinson’s?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As the use of artificial intelligence, or AI, becomes more widespread, our community has asked us many questions about how scientists may be using the technology to further Parkinson’s research. In this episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson’s Podcast, in its award-wining "Parkinson’s Science POV" series, Maggie Kuhl, vice president of patient engagement at MJFF, leads a conversation to answer some of those questions with:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bradford Casey, PhD, senior scientific portfolio manager, MJFF&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Brian Fiske, PhD, chief scientist, MJFF&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mark Frasier, PhD, chief scientist, MJFF&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community.&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://apple.co/3p02Jw0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://apple.co/3p02Jw0&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study&amp;nbsp;that’s&amp;nbsp;changing everything at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="https://www.michaeljfox.org/ppmi?mjff=%20om-a1b1R00000AF8yK%20&amp;amp;om_cid=om-a1b1R00000AF8yK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Mentioned in this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Foundation’s landmark research study is exploring the connection between sense of smell and brain disease. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a free scratch-and-sniff test. Get yours at mysmelltest.org/request.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson's Podcast

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research

Parkinson’s Research and Artificial Intelligence

DEC 9, 202537 MIN
The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson's Podcast

Parkinson’s Research and Artificial Intelligence

DEC 9, 202537 MIN

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What is AI? How do scientists use it? Where does the data come from? Can AI help find a cure for Parkinson’s?  As the use of artificial intelligence, or AI, becomes more widespread, our community has asked us many questions about how scientists may be using the technology to further Parkinson’s research. In this episode of The Michael J. Fox Foundation Parkinson’s Podcast, in its award-wining "Parkinson’s Science POV" series, Maggie Kuhl, vice president of patient engagement at MJFF, leads a conversation to answer some of those questions with: Bradford Casey, PhD, senior scientific portfolio manager, MJFF Brian Fiske, PhD, chief scientist, MJFF Mark Frasier, PhD, chief scientist, MJFF Like our podcasts? Please consider leaving a rating or review and sharing the series with your community. https://apple.co/3p02Jw0 The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative, also known as PPMI, is recruiting volunteers. Join the study that’s changing everything at michaeljfox.org/podcast-ppmi Mentioned in this episode:The Foundation’s landmark research study is exploring the connection between sense of smell and brain disease. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a free scratch-and-sniff test. Get yours at mysmelltest.org/request.