All are invited to BPA’s April Speaker Meeting on Monday, April 20 at 12 pm at Crestwood Christian Church where Dr. Jason Aldred will speak on the Vyalev pump!
Dr. Aldred is a board-certified neurologist who is fellowship trained in movement disorders. He was raised in Clarksville, TN and attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville where he studied Classics and Biochemistry. He attended the University of Tennessee, Memphis for medical school. Based on his strong interest in neurodegenerative disorders including movement disorders, he chose Oregon Health & Science University for internship and residency in neurology. He was asked to stay on for a two-year fellowship in Parkinson’s disease & Movement Disorders and during that time also completed the Human Investigators Program, a formal program in clinical research at OHSU. During fellowship Dr. Aldred was mentored by Dr. Jay Nutt, a pioneer in levodopa pharmacology, and worked under his guidance to design and carry out a small randomized clinical trial on Parkinson’s disease medication chemistry testing. They focused on different doses of carbidopa and its effect on Parkinson’s symptoms. Dr. Aldred joined Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI and started the movement disorders program after finishing fellowship. Based on his desire to return to the northwest and develop an independent medical practice he moved to Spokane, WA in 2014. Dr. Aldred enjoys getting to know his patients and their families, as well as serving as a resource for neurologists and other colleagues in the region who request assistance taking care of patients with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. |
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