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Only global meeting to include ALL members of the Parkinson's community. #WPC2026 #parkinsons #neurology #neuroscience BLOG: http://worldpdcongress.org

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Professor Alice Nieuwboer, WPC Board Member, shares a brief message about the Fuel the Future of Parkinson Science campaign to support early-career researchers in the #Parkinsons field by providing travel grants to attend #WPC2026 in Phoenix in May 2026.

Make a Gift: wpc2026.org/supportresea...

30.07.2025 13:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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On this #Podcast episode, WPC Buddies Program Coordinators, Michelle Garratt and Sree Sripathy join the podcast to talk about the WPC Buddies Program. What is it? Who should apply?

Listen here: worldpdcongress.podbean.com/e/wpcbuddies...

#WPC2026 #parkinsons

27.07.2025 23:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WPC 2026 Science Ambassador, Julia Obergasteiger, PhD (Canada), shares about the Fuel the Future of Parkinson Science campaign to support early-career researchers in the #Parkinsons field to provide travel grants to attend #wpc2026 in Phoenix, May 2026. Make a Gift: wpc2026.org/supportresea...

25.07.2025 18:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Pickleball tournament serves up support for Parkinson's in Carmel
YouTube video by KSBW Action News 8 Pickleball tournament serves up support for Parkinson's in Carmel

WPC 2026 Parkinson Ambassador, Naomi Estolas, along w/ Monterey Bay Power Over Parkinson's, helped to organize a successful pickelball tournament this past wkd w/ Congressman Jimmy Panetta and District 5 Monterey County Supervisor Kate Daniels in attendance. #wpc2026

youtu.be/9O2yXvswMQs?...

21.07.2025 19:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dr. Ignacio Mata, shares about the "Fuel the Future of Parkinson Science" campaign to support early-career #Parkinsons researchers by providing travel grants to attend the 7th World Parkinson Congress #WPC2026 in Phoenix, AZ, in May 2026.

Make a Gift: wpc2026.org/supportresea...

21.07.2025 00:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Preparing for a new episode and someone dropped by to motivate me! Hope to meet you at World Parkinson Congress 2026 AZ
โ€จYou are a part of this and together our voices are so much stronger! @worldpdcongress.bsky.social

www.togetherforsharon.com/qa-with-shar...

26.06.2025 07:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Grove Ayers is Using coffee money to support the World Parkinsons Congress. I'm using my coffee money to support the World Parkinsons Congress. Funds raised will be paid to the travel scholarship fund for #WPC2026 in Phoenix. This fund helps underwrite travel costs for person

โ€œBuy me a coffeeโ€ฆโ€๐Ÿ™Œ
Iโ€™m using coffee money to support @worldpdcongress.bsky.social and their travel scholarship fund for #WPC2026 in Phoenix. This fund helps underwrite travel costs for persons with Parkinson's Disease wishing to attend the triennial Parkinsons World Congress.
coff.ee/groveayers

29.06.2025 01:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We just followed. See you in Phoenix!

16.07.2025 20:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Professor Tilo Kunath, University of Edinburgh, and Past WPC Presenter, joins the Hear, Here Parkinson's Podcast to discuss the lasting impact The World Parkinson Congress has had, not only for himself but the Edinburgh research community.

Listen: worldpdcongress.podbean.com/e/professort...

16.07.2025 20:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Amazing photo from today's wpc2026 Parkinson Ambassador meeting.

A single thread is not strong, but when combined with others, it becomes unbreakable, similar to the strength of the #Parkinsons community.

Join the WPC #RedThreadProject: wpc2026.org/page/redthre...

16.07.2025 20:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WPC 2026 Science Ambassador, Dr. Sarah Davies (Australia) shares a message about the "Fuel the Future of Parkinson Science" campaign to support early-career researchers in the #Parkinsons field by providing travel grants to attend #wpc2026 Learn More: wpc2026.org/supportresea...

16.07.2025 16:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WPC President, Professor Roger Barker, shares about the "Fuel the Future of Parkinson Science" campaign to support early-career #researchers in the #Parkinsons field by providing travel grants to attend #wpc2026 in Phoenix.

Make a Gift: wpc2026.org/supportresea...

#WorldParkinsonCongress

07.07.2025 18:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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On this episode of Hear, Here! Parkinson's Podcast we are joined by special guest Omotola Thomas who is the Founder of @ParkinsonsAfrica and serves on the WPC Board of Directors.

Listen here: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-ezezn-...

#wpc2026 #Parkinsons #Podcast

03.07.2025 22:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In honor of Research Appreciation Day on July 5, we're kicking off The "Fuel the Future of Parkinson Science" campaign to support early-career researchers in the Parkinson's field by providing travel grants to attend #wpc2026.

Make a Gift: wpc2026.org/supportresea...

#Parkinsons #Research

01.07.2025 15:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Dr. Taรญs Luise Denicol, a Neurologist Resident at Santa Casa de Misericรณrdia de Porto Alegre in Brazil, shared this photo w/ the WPC Red Thread Project to show the invisible yet powerful ties in the Parkinsons community.

Learn more & share your photo: wpc2026.org/redthreadpro...

#parkinsons

13.06.2025 12:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What a fantastic group of people. Congratulations.

13.06.2025 12:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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For people living with Parkinson's, OFF periods can be scary, and interfere with daily life. Here are three simple tips that might help.

Find more expert information about #Parkinsons OFF periods: buff.ly/99UZuNR

In partnership with Bial. #Parkinson #BialParkinsons

12.06.2025 10:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WPC Research Spotlight is livestreaming on Facebook right now with host WPC President Professor Roger Barker and guest Dr. Ashley S. Harms, PhD @uabmedicine discussing T Cells in #Parkinsons.

03.06.2025 15:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WPC is live on Facebook right now giving away a Free Registration to WPC 2026 to one lucky winner who submitted their photo to the WPC Red Thread Project. Have questions about WPC 2026? Ask us your questions on the livestream. www.facebook.com/share/v/1G8U...

30.05.2025 16:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The 7th World Parkinson Congress is one year away! Save the date and to plan to join us at one of the most uplifting fully inclusive international Parkinsonโ€™s conferences. #Parkinsons #wpc2026 #Phoenix #Arizona

25.05.2025 15:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#WPC2026 Science Ambassador, Dr. Roberta Marongiu (USA), offers insights on why you should think about attending the 7th World Parkinson Congress.

๐Ÿ”ธ๏ธJune 10: Abstract Submissions open
๐Ÿ”ธ๏ธAugust 1: Travel Grant application opens
๐Ÿ”ธ๏ธAugust 4: Registration opens

wpc2026.org

#Parkinsons #phoenixarizona

25.05.2025 15:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Will you be attending? I hope to and even more would be honored to see you there!
@worldpdcongress.bsky.social

23.05.2025 05:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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New Podcast episode with Professor Bas Bloem who was Scientific Co-Chair for the WPC 2013. Listen here: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-5m598-...

Podcast series made possible with support from BlueRock Therapeutics.

#Parkinsons #wpc2026 #podcast

23.05.2025 21:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Exercise is Crucial for Managing Parkinson's Disease Exercise is Crucial for Managing Parkinson's DiseaseEarly evidence suggests high-intensity exercise may slow disease progression

Learn about the Parkinson's Foundation's exercise recommendations in this new AARP article! www.aarp.org/health/condi...

23.05.2025 16:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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WPC Alumni Ambassadors and founding members of the cycling to WPC group, Pedal to Phoenix, Alison Anderson (UK), Rune Vethe (Norway) and Geoff Constable (Australia) join the podcast.

Listen here: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-jx4ax-...

Learn more about Pedal to Phoenix: wpc2026.org/pedal

#PedaltoPhoenix

12.05.2025 19:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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T cells and Parkinsonโ€™s: What we know and where we are going โ€” WPC Blog by Ashley S. Harms, PhD

New WPC Blog Post

T cells and Parkinsonโ€™s: What we know and where we are going by Ashley S. Harms, PhD

Read here: www.worldpdcongress.org/home/2025/4/...

Professor Harms will join the WPC Research Spotlight series on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Register here: www.worldpdcoalition.org/page/WPCRese...

08.05.2025 19:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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As Parkinson's Awareness Month draws to a close, we would like to share one final message from WPC 2026 Parkinson Ambassador Miriam Penninckx from Belgium, who shares an uplifting message of positivity. #Parkinsons

01.05.2025 02:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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As #parkinsonsawarenessmonth draws to a close, the mission to raise awareness about Parkinson's continues. Marlene Kendrick, a WPC 2026 Ambassador from USA shares her thoughts on the vital role of people with Parkinsonโ€™s in participating in clinical studies to enhance treatment options. #parkinsons

30.04.2025 22:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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As #ParkinsonAwarenessMonth draws to a close, the effort to raise awareness about PD continues year-round. In this video WPC 2026 Ambassador Sheenagh Bottrell from Australia discusses Young Onset Parkinson's Disease (YOPD). #Yopd #Parkinsons

30.04.2025 18:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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As #parkinsonawarenessmonth comes to an end, raising awareness about Parkinson's never stops for the PD community. WPC 2026 Ambassador Monique Bosman (Netherlands) shares an important reminder that there are many different symptoms of Parkinson's that are not all physical and visible. #Parkinsons

30.04.2025 15:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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