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Professor Michele Hu
Name:
Professor Michele Hu
Job title:
Professor of Clinical Neurosciences and Consultant Neurologist
Place of work/study:
University of Oxford
Area of Research:
Biomarkers for prodromal and early Parkinson’s
How is your work funded:
Parkinson’s UK, Oxford BRC, Cure Parkinson’s Trust, MJFF grants
Tell us a little about yourself:
I am a clinician neuroscientist working in the field of longitudinal cohort studies and biomarkers for early and prodromal Parkinson’s disease, with particular focus on REM sleep behaviour disorder (RBD) and how sleep affects neurodegeneration. My interests include the delivery of tractable, low cost, wearable technology that has a real impact on patient’s daily lives, alongside imaging the human brain from prodromal to established Parkinson’s.
Tell us a fun fact about yourself:
I love gardening and hiking out doors.
Why did you choose to work in dementia?
Because of the impact dementia has on patients and their families
What single piece of advice would you give to an early-career researcher?
Get a great mentor and champion.
What book are you reading right now? Would you recommend it?
The Light Between Oceans by ML Stedman- highly recommend
Favourite film of all time?
American Fiction
Favourite ways to unplug and unwind?
Running, playing piano, being outdoors and gardening
What’s the best decision you ever made?
To get married!
What’s your favourite vacation spot?
Languedoc-Rouissilion, France
Do you collect anything?
No, life is too short and you can’t take it with you
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