David Finkelstein
Dr. David I. Finkelstein received a BSc (1979 LaTrobe University, Melbourne Australia), MSc (1986) and PhD in Physiology (1991) from Monash University, Australia. He is a full time researcher that gives specialist undergraduate and postgraduate lectures in neurobiology and anatomy to science, medical and physiotherapy students. His research investigates the neurobiology on neurodegeneration with particular emphasis on the processes that occur during Parkinson’s Disease. He has produced around 100 publications in refereed journals as well as numerous book chapters and international conference presentations. He is a scientific consultant for two biotechnology companies producing and developing novel small molecules for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s Diseases). He is an editor and a reviewer for many international journals and granting bodies.