Neurosurgeon Dr. Craig van Horne came to Kentucky from Boston to pursue an idea:  Could peripheral nerve tissue implanted in the brain reduce the symptoms of Parkinson's disease?

He says the teamwork and support at UK HealthCare – plus a healthy dose of Kentucky hospitality – fostered the atmosphere he needed to bring DBS+ to fruition.

(And having a lucky cap doesn't hurt.)

Watch this episode of "Five Questions" to learn more about Dr. van Horne's aspirations and secret talents.

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