The Provisional Program for the 7th World Parkinson Congress is available. El programa provisional para el 7º Congreso Mundial de Parkinson está disponible para verlo: wpc2026.org/ScientificProg…
Call for Abstracts/Convocatoria de resúmenes: wpc2026.org/callabstract#Parkinsons
New research from @Basak94Bishal & @ErikaHolzbaur reports the identification of a Mitophagic Stress Response ("MitoSR" - mmm, catchy!) activated by mitochondrial damage in neurons & operating in parallel to canonical Pink1/Parkin-dependent mitophagy
nature.com/articles/s4146…
We are seeking to progress research involving combination therapies as a potential method for Parkinson’s progression. We will be opening a £2 million funding call in October 2025 to encourage testing of combination therapies for Parkinson’s. Read more: buff.ly/1ym0hIw
New WPC Blog Post!
Paying It Forward: Why We Are Supporting Travel Grants For WPC 2026
by Naomi Estolas, Marlene Kendrick, Sharon Krischer, and Michelle Lane
Read here: worldpdcongress.org/home/2025/7/30…
WPC Blog is sponsored by @Supernus_Pharma@BlueRockTx & CND Life Sciences.
The field of Lysosomal Storage Diseases is evolving rapidly, and your research could be at the forefront of new breakthroughs. This is your opportunity to contribute to the global dialogue on neurodegenerative diseases and present your work at #ADPD2026!
🗓️ Submit your abstract by September 10 and share your discoveries with the leading experts in #Alzheimers and #Parkinsons. ➡️ adpd.kenes.com/abstract-submi…#dementia#endalz#neuroscience
I am honored to have received the 2025 William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement "for understanding basic mechanisms of antigen recognition and immunity, predicting immune activity, and developing interventions against cancer, infection, autoimmunity, and allergies. "
If you're interested in hosting a session in the Renewal Room at the 7th World Parkinson Congress #wpc2026, scheduled for May 24-27, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona, please visit wpc2026.org/renewalroom.
The deadline to apply is September 26, 2025.
We are happy to share this ASAP Team Liddle pre-print Single-cell multiomics identifies both shared and unique features of immune dysfunction in the colon, plasma and stool from individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease or inflammatory bowel disease biorxiv.org/content/10.110…
The NIH didn’t just lay off staff - it lost directors leading work on Alzheimer’s, rare diseases, maternal health, and opioids. These aren’t abstract programs - they touch every American family. We’re not just losing talent. We’re losing time, and progress.
Plus, co-moderating the session with Dr. Tanzi, an inspiration from my early research days. And to top it off, an email confirming the award of a European grant as part of the research team. Feeling energized and grateful! @Alz_ClinicBCN
Take-home messages from @AndreaMerchak on where we are and the next steps in microbiome-targeting treatments for better brain health across the lifespan
#GMFH2025
Watch Donna Wilcock’s @Wilcock_v2 insights on Forum 3: Improving the Therapeutic Potential of Immunotherapies in AD - Can Novel Strategies or Next Generation Drugs Halt or Further Delay Desease Progression? #ADPD2025