Professor Bastiaan Bloem
MD, PhD, FRCPE
Professor of Neurology at Radboud University Medical Center, Director at the Center of Expertise for Parkinson & Movement Disorders, on the Board of ParkinsonNet, and the Editor in Chief for the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease. Bloem’s scientific research focuses particularly on Parkinson’s disease. His studies include gait and balance disorders, and the development and evaluation of person-centered medicine. In addition, his research focuses on wearable sensors with much attention to machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Videos
Prof Bas Bloem presents “The importance of nutrition in managing Parkinson’s disease”
Prof. Bas Bloem explains how a well-balanced diet can enhance symptom management and maximise the benefits of medication. He also provides helpful advice on ensuring adequate nutrition.
December 12, 2023 – Video length 1:04:19
The Parkinson’s Podcast: Mortality and Parkinson’s with Dr. Bas Bloem
Dr. Bastiaan Bloem talks with Davis Phinney Foundation Executive Director Polly Dawkins about a recent article he co-authored, “The Elephant in the Room: Critical Reflections on Mortality Rates Among Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease.”
December 8, 2023 – Podcast length 17:29
Exercise and Parkinson’s: A Recipe for Action by Bastiaan Bloem, MD, PhD
Medical Doctor Bastiaan Bloem discusses exercise and Parkinson’s with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
December 4, 2023 – Video length 42:58
Parkinson’s Disease:- Prof Bas Bloem “What type of exercise is best for people with Parkinson’s”
Professor Bloem shares with us his research on this important topic and helps us understand how to best manage our symptoms through exercise.
October 11, 2022 – Video length 1:37:16
Parkinson’s Sleep Well: Professor Bas Bloem
Professor Bas Bloem shares advice for healthcare professionals working in the Parkinson’s field and top tips for people living with Parkinson’s on how to sleep better.
May 17, 2021 – Video length 3:04
Professor Bastiaan Bloem & Ending Parkinson’s
Professor Bastiaan Bloem recently sat down with us to share his thoughts on what he calls “the Parkinson’s Pandemic” and why he believes “this is a time for hope” for people living with Parkinson’s.
October 27, 2020 – Video length 34:56
Can Drugs Induce Parkinson’s?
PBas Bloem, MD, PhD with J. William Langston, MD, and Jon Palfreman, PhD
August 24, 2020 – Video length 59:40
Neurologist Professor Bastiaan Bloem on why visual cueing work for people with Parkinson’s
Medical Doctor Bastiaan Bloem explains how visual cueing works for people with Parkinson’s and why Path Finder Laser Shoes work.
February 20, 2020 – Video length 2:31
Prof Bas Bloem: Non-pharmacological therapies – an evidence- free zone? | Cutting Edge Science 2019
Cutting Edge Science for Parkinson’s Clinicians, June 2019, Birmingham
The 2019 meeting’s theme was to ‘Question everything’, to review what we already know, and to think about how clinical observations and cross-team collaborations can drive us forward.
June 25, 2019 – Video length 54:48
More from Professor Bloem
ParkinsonNet
“Making a difference for all people living with Parkinson’s disease or atypical Parkinsonism. The best quality of life and the best possible care. That’s what drives us. That is our global mission.”
ParkinsonNet YouTube
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Associated Grants
Prof. Bloem is on the Executive Scientific Advisory Board of the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (2017 – present). Read more about Prof. Bloem and his associated Grants.