Uncovering a Viral Link to Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Barbara Hanson and Dr. Igor Koralnik
Uncovering a Viral Link to Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Barbara Hanson and Dr. Igor Koralnik  
Podcast: Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
Published On: Mon Aug 18 2025
Description: In this episode, Dr. Barbara Hanson and Dr. Igor Koralnik from Northwestern Medicine share groundbreaking research uncovering a potential connection between human pegivirus and Parkinson’s disease. They discuss the study’s findings, the role of genetics and immune response, and how existing antiviral treatments might one day be repurposed to help patients.