My journey into researching Parkinson's Disease (PD) started in 2015. And I travelled to Tanzania to understand what life was like for people living with PD with almost no 1to medication or support. This project was the2that kick-started my passion to3a doctor's degree where I could4more to the limited research on PD in Africa
My PhD took me to Kenya, a(an)5income country on the East coast of Africa, which is also the place I call "6 ". Growing up in Kenya7my eyes to the difficulties. Since leaving Kenya for my later school years and then University in England, I always wanted to return and make a8.
I have tried to join the Parkinson's patient community and a non-profit organization. My experience involved many happy 9but also so much sadness as I10physical and emotional suffering
Although I am not directly11by PD, my research experience and my interactions with people with PD from all over the world have made me want to12 in any way I can. The PD community is13and my advice to anyone newly diagnosed would be to get14and learn as much as you can. There are so many15 people out there.
