World Parkinson Coalition

?? Hear, Here! We have a new podcast episode with host, WPC 2026 Parkinson Ambassador, Edgar Valdmanis and special co-host this week, WPC 2026 Science Ambassador, Dr. Roberta Marongiu, PhD. Together, they interview Podcast guest WPC Program Co-Chair, Malú Gámez Tansey Professor of Neurology and the James A. Caplin MD, Chair in Alzheimer’s Disease at Indiana University School of Medicine and Director of Neuroimmunology Research Group & Executive Associate Director of Education at the Stark Neurosciences Research Institute. Listen Now: https://lnkd.in/enhZPH4v Podcast series made possible with support from BlueRock Therapeutics. #Parkinsons #Podcast #wpc2026

PD Care Connection event at Arizona State University today and tomorrow! Come hear some great talks and meet WPC Executive Director, Eli Pollard! ASU Biodesign Institute #Scottsdale #Phoenix #Arizona #Parkinsons

The WPC is excited to announce the launch of our new mobile-friendly website for the 7th World Parkinson Congress at https://wpc2026.org . We are still adding information and pages to the website over the coming weeks, but there is a lot of information to start checking out, including information on upcoming Volunteer applications, Short Film Competition, Song Competition, abstracts, and more. We've also announced NEW key dates for the Congress. We're looking forward to seeing you in Phoenix next year. #wpc2026 #Parkinsons #WorldParkinsonCongress #SeeYouinPhoenix

Save the date & Register! The Care Partner Virtual Lounge is back, covering the topic of Children and Parkinson’s, looking at and learning from the experiences of children, from young ones to adults, what it’s like growing up with PD in the house, how to navigate it as a teenager, and how to help care for your parent when you no longer live under the same roof. Three webinars, 13 children who navigated a diagnosis of Parkinson’s in their house, and 13 unique stories chock full of tips, ideas, and inspiration for others who are walking a similar path or raising their children in a home with Parkinson’s. When: Thursday, April 24, 2025, 12PM – 5PM ET Where: Online, with archived talks available for viewing later. Cost: Free, but registration is required Learn More & Register: https://lnkd.in/dqqhrYsb Made possible with support from Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America. #Parkinsons #CarePartner

What a great photo from Bibby Bailey, Executive Director at the PARKINSON ASSOCIATION OF ALABAMA. Share YOUR "See You in Phoenix" photo and enter the raffle here: https://lnkd.in/dzyq3imn The next raffle drawing will take place on Friday, March 28th, with a WPC 2026 Q&A on Facebook. #Parkinsons #SeeYouinPhoenix #WorldParkinsonCongress

Incase You missed it. In December the WPC held a YOPD Virtual Program for People living with or interested in learning about Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease. The program included nine talks with experts from the global community (12 of whom live with YOPD) and was designed BY people with YOPD FOR people with YOPD. You can watch the archived talks today! Watch here: https://lnkd.in/e-n-AjBQ Made possible with support from Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America. #YOPD #Parkinsons #ICYMI

New WPC Blog Post! A Love (of Cycling) Story by Alison Anderson ‘Bike to Barcelona’ in 2023, was an initiative that saw teams of people living with Parkinson’s, cycle from the UK, Spain and Italy, arriving in Barcelona together to attend the World Parkinson Congress (WPC) being held there. The initiative was such a success, that a committee has been formed to develop the ‘Pedal to Phoenix’ concept for 2026 when the next World Parkinson Congress will be held there. Continue Reading: https://lnkd.in/eJEWxKkM WPC blog made possible with support from Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc., BlueRock Therapeutics, & CND Life Sciences.

On Episode 4, Larry Gifford & Tim Hague Co-Founders of PD Avengers join the Hear, Here Parkinson's Podcast to talk about their advocacy work with PD Avengers and the lasting impact The World Parkinson Congress has had on their lives. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/exD_77GJ This podcast series is made possible with support from BlueRock Therapeutics. #Parkinsons #Podcast #NewEpisode #wpc2026

The WPC is on BlueSky! Follow us: https://lnkd.in/eDywd8Av

Great photo of WPC Alumni Ambassador and Founder of Parkinson's Africa, Omotola Thomas, getting excited for the 7th World Parkinson Congress, taking place next year in Phoenix, Arizona. #Parkinsons