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Nacho Mata

@nachogenePD

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neurogeneticist interested in understanding the genetic component of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and related disorders . Fighting for diversity in genetic studies

Cleveland, OH
Joined December 2011
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Paul Thompson
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🔥 Global AI-Brain Initiative (AI and the Brain) https://t.co/7xj7G6bXh3 (a post for our new students; some links in it may be more widely interesting!)
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@ScienceofPD
The Science of Parkinson's
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New research from @nachogenePD & colleagues indicates that high household exposure to herbicides & other pesticides may increase the risk of developing #Parkinsons & lead to an earlier onset of the disease https://t.co/5znLwAS0ve
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Journal of Neural Transmission - The association of household pesticide exposure with Parkinson’s disease has been less explored than occupational exposure. Using data from the...
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@WorldPDCongress
WPC 2026
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The 7th World Parkinson Congress serves as a scientific conference at its heart, yet it offers a diverse array of programs that have championed creativity for #Parkinsons wellness since the first Congress in 2006. Learn more about Creativity at #WPC2026: https://t.co/BwTMEakBn5
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@nachogenePD
Nacho Mata
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Note to self (and also my awesome students working on amazing projects!)
@NTFabiano
Nicholas Fabiano, MD
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In 1992 Peter Ratcliffe received this rejection letter from Nature. His findings were not "a sufficient advance in our understanding". 27 years later he won the Nobel Prize for the same discovery. Don't lose faith in the things you believe in.
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Nacho Mata
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Still time to submit your abstracts!!! Don’t miss out!!
@WorldPDCongress
WPC 2026
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📢 DEADLINE EXTENDED - Call for Abstracts! The WPC 2026 abstract deadline has been extended to October 26. You are invited to submit your research and join your colleagues at the 7th World Parkinson Congress in Phoenix, Arizona in May 2026. Learn more: https://t.co/xi9yT5zLdT
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@MichaelOkun
Michael Okun
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Do you know what 'assembloids' are? If not, you should start reading about them, as they will likely be important to the future of Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and neurodegeneration. 'Assembloids' are one of the most exciting frontiers in neuroscience. Think of them as tiny,
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@nachogenePD
Nacho Mata
2 months
Proud PI moment with @ThiagoPeixotoL and Janvi presenting data from @LARGE_PD at this year’s @movedisorder international meeting!
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@nachogenePD
Nacho Mata
2 months
Very sad day today! Incredible woman who dedicated her life to her passion. A great example! She will be greatly missed!
@cnnbrk
CNN Breaking News
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Jane Goodall, a conservationist who broke barriers for women and revolutionized the study of primates, has died at 91 https://t.co/prxrc1OQUL
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@nachogenePD
Nacho Mata
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Our super ⭐️ in 🇩🇴 getting us started!!!
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@nachogenePD
Nacho Mata
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Largest event for PD GENEration @ParkinsonDotOrg with more than 300 individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and family members to learn about the disease, genetic research and how they can help finding the cure! Well done Dominican Republic 🇩🇴❤️❤️!!! @LARGE_PD
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@nachogenePD
Nacho Mata
2 months
Getting ready for the first event of the weekend. We are talking to clinicians from the island about research, genetics and PD GENEration. @LARGE_PD @ParkinsonDotOrg
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@nachogenePD
Nacho Mata
2 months
Early morning TV interview in Santo Domingo 🇩🇴 to talk about Parkinson’s disease and the event we have this weekend with @ParkinsonDotOrg PD GENEration.
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@nachogenePD
Nacho Mata
3 months
Very busy second day yesterday with many project ideas discussed and an amazing Mexican party dinner to wrap up our third @LARGE_PD Investigator’s meeting. Gracias 🇲🇽 and the local team for the warm welcome! See you all in Uruguay in 2026 to celebrate LARGE-PD’s 20th anniversary
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@nachogenePD
Nacho Mata
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@nachogenePD
Nacho Mata
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Day 2 has begun! Over 70 investigators from 13 countries are present to discuss our achievements but most importantly our barriers and future goals for next year @LARGE_PD 🇲🇽
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@nachogenePD
Nacho Mata
3 months
First day today with the @ParkinsonDotOrg PDGENEration genetic counseling (GC) training workshop. A selected group of @LARGE_PD investigators are learning about returning of CLIA certified results to patients across LATAM from @IndianaUniv GC experts! 💪🇲🇽❤️
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@nachogenePD
Nacho Mata
3 months
On my way to Mexico 🇲🇽 for my favorite meeting of all. Our @LARGE_PD annual investigators meeting allows us to get together, reflect about our achievements and plan for the next year! This is more than a scientific collaboration, this is a family! ❤️
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@WorldPDCongress
WPC 2026
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The Provisional Program for the 7th World Parkinson Congress is available. El programa provisional para el 7º Congreso Mundial de Parkinson está disponible para verlo: https://t.co/iZcuU61M15 Call for Abstracts/Convocatoria de resúmenes: https://t.co/xi9yT5zLdT #Parkinsons
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@nachogenePD
Nacho Mata
4 months
Running for Nico today and for organ donation. The amazing people at @Lifebanc literally help giving the gift of life to many people. Nico helped 6 people and so can you. #organdonation
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