Charalampos (Haris) Tzoulis, MD, PhD | Source | Professor - Neurology at University of Bergen
Charalampos (Haris) Tzoulis, MD, PhD
Dr. Tzoulis is a Professor of Neurology at University of Bergen. He is an expert on movement disorders and neurodegeneration, including dementia and parkisonism. Dr. Tzoulis's research focuses on exploring the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in Parkinson's disease (PD) with the aim to improve patient diagnosis and develop neuroprotective therapies.
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Such causes include mutations in genes such as PRKN (Parkin) and PINK1. One advantage of getting Parkinson’s early in life is that it tends to progress more slowly. Early-onset Parkinson’s generally progresses slower and may have a better long-term prognosis. But the prognosis depends on multiple factors, such as whether there is a genetic cause and what the individual's response is to dopaminergic therapy (medications that regulate dopamine levels in the brain) as well as comorbidity.
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Richard Lewis diagnosed with late-onset Parkinson’s disease: 'Luckily, I got it late in life'
Comedian and actor Richard Lewis, age 75, announced recently he's been diagnosed with late-onset Parkinson's disease. Here's how it differs from early-onset Parkinson's.
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University of Bergen
Professor - Neurology