{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/642264ab2ab31c00115d240c/69b8ca5619edd9d9c9228b3f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Jason Van Leuven","description":"<p>On this week's episode we speak to Jason van Leuven, who changed careers in 2015 and went to study medical science, specialising in neuroscience and pharmacology. He has just been diagnosed with with Parkinson’s in May last year while completing his PhD and has a unique perspective on how difficult it is to make these diagnoses, especially in the beginning of the disease.&nbsp;You can check our Jason's art on instagram at @vanleuven.jason</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for listening to today’s episode! Shake It Up Australia funds ground-breaking research that aims to slow, stop and cure Parkinson’s disease. And they need your help! Fundraise or donate this April to help Shake It Up propel progress towards a Parkinson’s cure. Head to <a href=\"https://parkinsons-awareness-month-2026.raiselysite.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://parkinsons-awareness-month-2026.raiselysite.com/</a> to get involved. Together, we can find a cure.</p>","author_name":"Shake It Up Australia"}