Professor Kyeongho Byun (Human & Sports Performance Laboratory, Department of Sport Science, Incheon National University) has been selected for the 2025 Mid-Career Research (Creative Research Type) New Project, funded by the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF).

■ Project Title

“Community-Based Clinical Study of Exercise Interventions for Parkinson’s Disease and Analysis of Functional Brain Network Changes”

■ Research Period

September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2028 (3 years)

■ Total Research Funding

KRW 192,459,000

■ Overview

This project aims to develop community-based exercise intervention programs to prevent and improve cognitive decline in patients with Parkinson’s disease. The study also seeks to scientifically verify the effects and underlying neurophysiological mechanisms of such interventions using advanced methodologies (e.g., fMRI, fNIRS, pupillometry).

■ Expected Outcomes

• Development of customized exercise programs for patients with Parkinson’s disease

• Identification of the neurophysiological mechanisms of exercise effects

• Reduction of medical costs and improvement of patients’ quality of life

• Dissemination of community-based non-pharmacological treatment strategies

■ Participation

This research is a challenging initiative dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for patients with Parkinson’s disease. Undergraduate students interested in gaining hands-on research experience and developing expertise in related fields are encouraged to participate.