Oleh Hornykiewicz, a giant in the understanding and treatment of Parkinson disease
Luigi Zecca, Christian Pifl, Stanley Fahn, David Sulzer, Ruggero G. Fariello
Abstract
Oleh Hornykiewicz (November 17, 1926–May 26, 2020), by demonstrating the loss of dopamine neurons in Parkinson’s disease, introducing the effort to treat the disorder with L-DOPA, and other innovative research, improved the lives of countless individuals and transformed neurology and medical science. Here we celebrate the life and great achievements of an outstanding scientist.
Topics & Concepts
Parkinson's diseaseNeurologyDiseaseMedical sciencePsychiatryNeuroscienceMedicineDopaminePsychologyGerontologyEngineering ethicsMedical educationPathologyEngineeringMetabolism and Genetic DisordersMitochondrial Function and PathologyDiet and metabolism studies