Research on Tap speaker to talk about Parkinson's disease and electrodes

October 15, 2017  Do-Won Kim, Staff Reporter

An assistant professor will speak on transforming simple threads into conductive threads using electrodes for Parkinson’s disease treatment at Oklahoma State University's Division of the Vice President for Research monthly event.

Toby Nelson, OSU assistant professor of chemistry, will talk about transforming simple threads unto conductive threads and the safety of using the electrode in surgery at 5:30 p.m. Monday at Iron Monk Brewery.

A surgery called deep brain stimulation is used to treat “neurological symptoms” of Parkinson’s disease. Although the electrode can cause damage to the brain by overheating, the surgery can weaken the symptoms, such as rigidity, slowed movement and walking problems, according to National Parkinson Foundation.

Nelson's speech aims to solve the overheating problem of the surgery.

Jeff Joiner, OSU Research Communications specialist, said OSU Research on Tap wanted to expand its coverage with other events in OSU Research. He said Iron Monk Brewery is a nice venue where the public can gather to hear and talk about the research.

OSU Research holds Research on Tap on the third Monday of each month. The event is open to students who are 21 and older, faculty and the public.

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