About Nicole K. Polinski

Nicole earned a BA in Biology from Kalamazoo College and a PhD in Neuroscience from Michigan State University. Her previous research focused on characterizing and improving gene therapy in the aged brain for use in age-related neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s disease. In addition to her experience researching Parkinson’s disease, Nicole also has experience advocating for investment in neuroscience and Parkinson’s disease research on Capitol Hill with the Society for Neuroscience and MJFF Public Policy Program.

Nicole is passionate about the Foundation’s mission and contributing toward a cure for Parkinson’s disease.