Have you heard the latest #Parkinson s research news? 💉

A trial in France (co-funded by Cure Parkinson's and Van Andel Institute (VAI)) has shown the diabetes drug Lixisenatide may slow the progress of #Parkinson 's.

👉 Read more: buff.ly/43Tneh1

#Parkinson s AwarenessMonth

Today marks #WorldParkinsonsDay , a day to raise awareness about the fastest growing neurological condition in the world. Today we also recognize the incredible individuals within the Parkinson's community.

(Photos from the 6th World Parkinson Congress last Summer in Barcelona.)

Today is #WorldParkinsonsDay ! The WPC offers a wealth of resources on our website, blog & YouTube. Explore more at worldpdcoalition.org

📢 On April 23, after the Research Spotlight w/ Dr. Laura Volpicelli-Daley, we'll announce details on the 7th World Parkinson Congress.

On #ParkinsonsAwarenessDay , let's take a moment to acknowledge the remarkable individuals in the Parkinson's community. Their dedication to spreading awareness about Parkinson's disease and improving the lives of others is truly admirable. (Photos from WPC 2023)

WPC is teaming up w/ the New York Yankees for this #Parkinsons Awareness event. Each ticket is discounted, comes with a meal voucher and NY Yankees co-branded ribbon baseball hat. WPC will receive a $10 donation w/ each ticket sold.

Game: April 21st 1:35pm

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The WPC is teaming up with the #NewYorkYankees for this #Parkinsons Awareness event at Yankees Stadium! Each ticket comes w/ a Yankees baseball hat & meal voucher and $10 donated to WPC. #Parkinsons

Game Date: April 21st at 1:35pm

Tickets here:
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New WPC Blog Post!

Beyond Color: The Hidden Impact of Neuromelanin In The Brain

MÁS ALLÁ DEL COLOR: EL IMPACTO OCULTO DE LA NEUROMELANINA EN EL CEREBRO

by Núria Peñuelas, PhD Núria Peñuelas Peñarroya

Read here in English and Spanish: worldpdcongress.org/home/2024/3/4/…

Welcome to Parkinson's Awareness month. Join us on World Parkinson’s Day for an exciting webinar packed with insights about navigating Parkinson’s Disease care and diagnosis. Let’s learn and connect together. Register and secure your spot! bit.ly/PDDayWebinar

April marks #Parkinsons AwarenessMonth and presents a chance to engage in meaningful discussions, spread awareness and expand your knowledge about #Parkinsons . The WPC offers a wealth of information and resources on our website, blog and YouTube channel. WorldPDCoalition.org

New WPC Blog Post.

Could Subgrouping Parkinson’s Disease Using Cellular Phenotyping Enable Success at Clinical Trials?

by @Toby_Burgess, PhD Student

Read here: worldpdcongress.org/home/2024/1/25…

The WPC Blog is Sponsored by Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America

The new WPC Champion Partner program invites the global nonprofit community to support the WPC in a more meaningful and sustainable way. We are grateful to our Double Platinum WPC Champion Partner, michaeljfox.org, for their support.

Learn More: worldpdcoalition.org/page/ChampionP…

The WPC brings together brilliant minds and advocates every three years, creating a powerful exchange of ideas and progress within the PD community. Have you ever attended the WPC? Share your favorite workshops or moments that enriched your WPC experience in the comments.

Join the next WPC Research Spotlight to hear Dr. Laura Volpicelli from @UAB_Neurology share her research on alpha-synuclein and the role it may play (or may not play) in non-motor cognitive symptoms in Parkinson’s.

worldpdcoalition.org/page/WPCResear…

Series sponsored by Supernus Pharmaceuticals Inc. & MTPA_US

The work of the WPC was highlighted in the BestCities Global Alliance recent Case Study. Take a look at the impact the WPC has had on the Parkinson's community. bestcities.net/case-study-wor…

We are looking for people with a confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease to join our global genetics study, PD GENEration! 🧬

Register at Parkinson.org/PDGENEration to improve Parkinson’s treatments for yourself & future generations.

Getting people with PD and researchers alike excited about their own gut transit time 😎 WPC 2023 The Barker / Williams-Gray Lab

Thank you to Parkinson's Europe 🌷 for featuring #ReprogrammingTheBrain from Alfonso Fasano and myself in this piece. Just got confirmation from our publishers (@springerpub) that the book should start arriving on people's doorsteps sometime next week.
Ahhh....

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Parkinson’s disease can now be diagnosed with a skin biopsy that can detect an abnormal protein people with Parkinson’s have inside their nerves.

“The skin test basically is a window into the brain.' on.wsj.com/3VuiFri on.wsj.com/3VuiFri

The new WPC Champion Partner program invites the global nonprofit community to support the WPC in a more meaningful and sustainable way. We are grateful to our Double Platinum WPC Champion Partner, Parkinson's Foundation for their support.

Learn More: worldpdcoalition.org/page/ChampionP…