Parkinson's Foundation Research
@pfresearchteam.bsky.social
The Parkinson's Foundation knows that a research breakthrough can happen at any time & believes in educating our PD community with the latest research updates.
https://www.parkinson.org/advancing-research
https://www.parkinson.org/advancing-research
Summer Student Fellowship and Visiting Scholar Award applications are due on MONDAY! 😮
▶️Apply now: www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
▶️Apply now: www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
For Researchers
The following information is for researchers, clinicians & fellows. Learn more about the application processes for the various Parkinson's Foundation programs.
www.parkinson.org
January 21, 2026 at 9:23 PM
Summer Student Fellowship and Visiting Scholar Award applications are due on MONDAY! 😮
▶️Apply now: www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
▶️Apply now: www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
📢 New from the Parkinson’s Foundation blog! 🧠
Discover how researchers at the University of Michigan are mapping the brain to unravel Parkinson’s disease and drive breakthroughs in understanding and treatment.
Read more ⬇️
www.parkinson.org/blog/researc...
@parkinsondotorg.bsky.social
Discover how researchers at the University of Michigan are mapping the brain to unravel Parkinson’s disease and drive breakthroughs in understanding and treatment.
Read more ⬇️
www.parkinson.org/blog/researc...
@parkinsondotorg.bsky.social
Mapping the Brain in High Resolution: How the University of Michigan is Advancing Parkinson’s Neuroscience
In 2019, the Parkinson’s Foundation made a landmark $8 million investment to fast-track progress toward a cure — establishing four elite Research Centers across the U.S. In this article, we spotlight ...
www.parkinson.org
January 21, 2026 at 9:20 PM
📢 New from the Parkinson’s Foundation blog! 🧠
Discover how researchers at the University of Michigan are mapping the brain to unravel Parkinson’s disease and drive breakthroughs in understanding and treatment.
Read more ⬇️
www.parkinson.org/blog/researc...
@parkinsondotorg.bsky.social
Discover how researchers at the University of Michigan are mapping the brain to unravel Parkinson’s disease and drive breakthroughs in understanding and treatment.
Read more ⬇️
www.parkinson.org/blog/researc...
@parkinsondotorg.bsky.social
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At the Parkinson’s Foundation, we remain dedicated to advancing equity in health and Parkinson’s disease care. Learn how we’re working toward a more inclusive future for all: Parkinson.org/about-us/vision-mission/diversity-equity-inclusion
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our commitment to DEI removes barriers to care and research.
Parkinson.org
January 19, 2026 at 2:04 PM
At the Parkinson’s Foundation, we remain dedicated to advancing equity in health and Parkinson’s disease care. Learn how we’re working toward a more inclusive future for all: Parkinson.org/about-us/vision-mission/diversity-equity-inclusion
🕙The clock is ticking!🕤 Summer Student Fellowship and Visiting Scholar Award applications are due in less than 2 weeks!! 😱
▶️Apply now: www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
▶️Apply now: www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
For Researchers
The following information is for researchers, clinicians & fellows. Learn more about the application processes for the various Parkinson's Foundation programs.
www.parkinson.org
January 15, 2026 at 11:04 PM
🕙The clock is ticking!🕤 Summer Student Fellowship and Visiting Scholar Award applications are due in less than 2 weeks!! 😱
▶️Apply now: www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
▶️Apply now: www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
Applications close in JUST ONE WEEK for our Melvin Yahr Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Research Award! 😱
For more information and to apply, click the link below!
www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
For more information and to apply, click the link below!
www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
For Researchers
The following information is for researchers, clinicians & fellows. Learn more about the application processes for the various Parkinson's Foundation programs.
www.parkinson.org
January 5, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Applications close in JUST ONE WEEK for our Melvin Yahr Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Research Award! 😱
For more information and to apply, click the link below!
www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
For more information and to apply, click the link below!
www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
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2025 was a remarkable year for the Parkinson’s Foundation!
With your support, we launched new initiatives & vital PD resources, stayed fast in our commitment to improving PD care & research, and empowered the community through education & resources.
Parkinson.org/blog/awareness/2025-milestones
With your support, we launched new initiatives & vital PD resources, stayed fast in our commitment to improving PD care & research, and empowered the community through education & resources.
Parkinson.org/blog/awareness/2025-milestones
Celebrating 12 Milestones that Defined 2025
In 2025, we advanced Parkinson’s disease (PD) research while working hard to represent the one million people in the U.S. living with this neurodegenerative disease.
www.parkinson.org
December 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
2025 was a remarkable year for the Parkinson’s Foundation!
With your support, we launched new initiatives & vital PD resources, stayed fast in our commitment to improving PD care & research, and empowered the community through education & resources.
Parkinson.org/blog/awareness/2025-milestones
With your support, we launched new initiatives & vital PD resources, stayed fast in our commitment to improving PD care & research, and empowered the community through education & resources.
Parkinson.org/blog/awareness/2025-milestones
🎓Are you an undergrad student, medical student, PhD student, or a postdoctoral fellow in pursuit of Parkinson's-related research projects? If so, you should apply for our Summer Student Fellowships or Visiting Scholar Awards!
▶️Applications are due 1/26, apply now: www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
▶️Applications are due 1/26, apply now: www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
For Researchers
The following information is for researchers, clinicians & fellows. Learn more about the application processes for the various Parkinson's Foundation programs.
www.parkinson.org
December 23, 2025 at 10:12 PM
🎓Are you an undergrad student, medical student, PhD student, or a postdoctoral fellow in pursuit of Parkinson's-related research projects? If so, you should apply for our Summer Student Fellowships or Visiting Scholar Awards!
▶️Applications are due 1/26, apply now: www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
▶️Applications are due 1/26, apply now: www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
👀 Did you know that the Parkinson’s Foundation is now accepting applications for our Melvin Yahr Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Research Award?
Applications close on January 12th, get those apps in!
www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
Applications close on January 12th, get those apps in!
www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
Fellowships & Early Career Awards
Awarded to encourage young scientists, clinicians and students to devote their talents to the study of PD.
www.parkinson.org
December 18, 2025 at 6:08 PM
👀 Did you know that the Parkinson’s Foundation is now accepting applications for our Melvin Yahr Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Research Award?
Applications close on January 12th, get those apps in!
www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
Applications close on January 12th, get those apps in!
www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
📣Introducing our 2025 Melvin Yahr Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Research Awardee! This 1-year award is jointly supported by the International Association of Parkinsonism and Related Disorders (IAPRD) and is designed to foster clinical research into any aspect of PD conducted by young investigators.
December 12, 2025 at 4:20 PM
📣Introducing our 2025 Melvin Yahr Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Research Awardee! This 1-year award is jointly supported by the International Association of Parkinsonism and Related Disorders (IAPRD) and is designed to foster clinical research into any aspect of PD conducted by young investigators.
📣Introducing our 2025 Postdoctoral Fellows! This two-year fellowship supports young scientists fresh from their PhD training or neurology residencies. This year we funded 6 Postdoctoral Fellowships for a total of $860k.
December 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
📣Introducing our 2025 Postdoctoral Fellows! This two-year fellowship supports young scientists fresh from their PhD training or neurology residencies. This year we funded 6 Postdoctoral Fellowships for a total of $860k.
📣Introducing our 2025 Stanley Fahn Junior Faculty Awardees! This award acts as a bridge to ensure promising early-career scientists stay in the #Parkinsons research field, helping us solve, treat, and end the disease. This year we funded 3 Stanley Fahn Junior Faculty Awards for a total of $900k.
December 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
📣Introducing our 2025 Stanley Fahn Junior Faculty Awardees! This award acts as a bridge to ensure promising early-career scientists stay in the #Parkinsons research field, helping us solve, treat, and end the disease. This year we funded 3 Stanley Fahn Junior Faculty Awards for a total of $900k.
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The Parkinson's Foundation is celebrating a significant milestone! Our landmark genetics study, PD GENEration, has enrolled 30,000 participants. 🧬
PD GENEration offers genetic testing and counseling, at no cost, to people living with Parkinson's disease in more than 8 countries. (1/3)
PD GENEration offers genetic testing and counseling, at no cost, to people living with Parkinson's disease in more than 8 countries. (1/3)
December 8, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The Parkinson's Foundation is celebrating a significant milestone! Our landmark genetics study, PD GENEration, has enrolled 30,000 participants. 🧬
PD GENEration offers genetic testing and counseling, at no cost, to people living with Parkinson's disease in more than 8 countries. (1/3)
PD GENEration offers genetic testing and counseling, at no cost, to people living with Parkinson's disease in more than 8 countries. (1/3)
📣Introducing our 2025 Trailblazer Awardees! The Parkinson’s Foundation Trailblazer Award was designed to fund researchers for innovative projects that bring new light to the biology of #Parkinsons or test novel therapeutic ideas. This year we funded 7 Trailblazer Awards, for a total of $1.1 million.
December 9, 2025 at 3:30 PM
📣Introducing our 2025 Trailblazer Awardees! The Parkinson’s Foundation Trailblazer Award was designed to fund researchers for innovative projects that bring new light to the biology of #Parkinsons or test novel therapeutic ideas. This year we funded 7 Trailblazer Awards, for a total of $1.1 million.
🚨 Big news! The Parkinson’s Foundation is now accepting for our Visiting Scholar Award, Summer Student Fellowship, and Melvin Yahr Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Research Award! 🚀
Apply now: www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
@parkinsondotorg.bsky.social
Apply now: www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
@parkinsondotorg.bsky.social
For Researchers
The following information is for researchers, clinicians & fellows. Learn more about the application processes for the various Parkinson's Foundation programs.
www.parkinson.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:35 PM
🚨 Big news! The Parkinson’s Foundation is now accepting for our Visiting Scholar Award, Summer Student Fellowship, and Melvin Yahr Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Research Award! 🚀
Apply now: www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
@parkinsondotorg.bsky.social
Apply now: www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
@parkinsondotorg.bsky.social
2024 Postdoctoral Fellow Jeroen Habets traveled all the way from Germany to present his work on understanding and treating dyskinesia at #SfN2025.
November 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
2024 Postdoctoral Fellow Jeroen Habets traveled all the way from Germany to present his work on understanding and treating dyskinesia at #SfN2025.
Another excellent trainee from @bdemira.bsky.social lab, Ashley Adamson, presenting her research at #SfN2025.
🚨Ashley is looking for postdoc opportunities!
🚨Ashley is looking for postdoc opportunities!
November 24, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Another excellent trainee from @bdemira.bsky.social lab, Ashley Adamson, presenting her research at #SfN2025.
🚨Ashley is looking for postdoc opportunities!
🚨Ashley is looking for postdoc opportunities!
2025 Visiting Scholar Awardee Teel Walters, from the lab of @bdemira.bsky.social, discussing some of the cool data she collected working in Alison Bernstein's lab this past summer. Perfect collaboration on an awesome project! #SfN2025
November 20, 2025 at 6:32 PM
2025 Visiting Scholar Awardee Teel Walters, from the lab of @bdemira.bsky.social, discussing some of the cool data she collected working in Alison Bernstein's lab this past summer. Perfect collaboration on an awesome project! #SfN2025
2024 Summer Student Fellowship awardee Navya Gullapalli presenting her work looking at new roles for astrocytes in PD risk. Awesome work! #SfN2025
November 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
2024 Summer Student Fellowship awardee Navya Gullapalli presenting her work looking at new roles for astrocytes in PD risk. Awesome work! #SfN2025
2025 Summer Student Fellowship Awardee Negar Nasrkhani, who works closely with 2025 Postdoctoral Fellow Amitabh Bhattacharya, presenting her work at #SfN2025. Nice collaboration between two PF-funded awardees!
November 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM
2025 Summer Student Fellowship Awardee Negar Nasrkhani, who works closely with 2025 Postdoctoral Fellow Amitabh Bhattacharya, presenting her work at #SfN2025. Nice collaboration between two PF-funded awardees!
Check out the newest publication from 2024 Postdoc Fellowship Awardee @silasabuck.bsky.social! Intriguing results--much still to be learned about the role of GVBs.
Happy to share the 1st paper of my postdoc, finding elevated Rab phosphorylation in neurodegenerative diseases and association with granulovacuolar degeneration! Thanks to Dr. Sanders' mentorship and @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social @pfresearchteam.bsky.social support! link.springer.com/article/10.1...
LRRK2 kinase-mediated accumulation of lysosome-associated phospho-Rabs in tauopathies and synucleinopathies - Acta Neuropathologica
Parkinson’s disease (PD) pathogenic mutations in leucine-rich repeat kinase 2 (LRRK2) are associated with endolysosomal dysfunction across cell types, and carriers of LRRK2 mutations variably present ...
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November 12, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Check out the newest publication from 2024 Postdoc Fellowship Awardee @silasabuck.bsky.social! Intriguing results--much still to be learned about the role of GVBs.
⏰It's time to get your LOI submitted for the 2026 Parkinson's Foundation Launch Award! Applications close Wednesday, 10/29 at 3:00pm 😱
For more information and to apply, please visit: www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
For more information and to apply, please visit: www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
Fellowships & Early Career Awards
Awarded to encourage young scientists, clinicians and students to devote their talents to the study of PD.
www.parkinson.org
October 23, 2025 at 4:02 PM
⏰It's time to get your LOI submitted for the 2026 Parkinson's Foundation Launch Award! Applications close Wednesday, 10/29 at 3:00pm 😱
For more information and to apply, please visit: www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
For more information and to apply, please visit: www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
Congratulations to 2024 Postdoc Fellow Amitabh Bhattacharya for publishing a new review on how different forms of non-invasive brain stimulation alter brain plasticity. These non-invasive treatments have exciting implications for PD treatments!
www.cell.com/trends/neuro...
www.cell.com/trends/neuro...
Induction of plasticity and metaplasticity using noninvasive brain stimulation
Noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) methods can modulate brain plasticity, the fundamental
process by which synaptic connections are strengthened or weakened in response to
synaptic activity or exter...
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October 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Congratulations to 2024 Postdoc Fellow Amitabh Bhattacharya for publishing a new review on how different forms of non-invasive brain stimulation alter brain plasticity. These non-invasive treatments have exciting implications for PD treatments!
www.cell.com/trends/neuro...
www.cell.com/trends/neuro...
⏰The clock is ticking to get your LOI submitted for the
2026 Parkinson's Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship! Applications close Wednesday, 10/22 at 3:00pm 😱
For more information and to apply, please visit: www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
2026 Parkinson's Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship! Applications close Wednesday, 10/22 at 3:00pm 😱
For more information and to apply, please visit: www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
Fellowships & Early Career Awards
Awarded to encourage young scientists, clinicians and students to devote their talents to the study of PD.
www.parkinson.org
October 14, 2025 at 3:36 PM
⏰The clock is ticking to get your LOI submitted for the
2026 Parkinson's Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship! Applications close Wednesday, 10/22 at 3:00pm 😱
For more information and to apply, please visit: www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
2026 Parkinson's Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship! Applications close Wednesday, 10/22 at 3:00pm 😱
For more information and to apply, please visit: www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
Our Impact Award LOI applications close THIS FRIDAY at 3:00pm Eastern! 😮 For more information and to apply, please visit: www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
@parkinsondotorg.bsky.social
@parkinsondotorg.bsky.social
Awards for Independent Investigators
Awards for independent investigators that we offer to advance Parkinson's research.
www.parkinson.org
October 7, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Our Impact Award LOI applications close THIS FRIDAY at 3:00pm Eastern! 😮 For more information and to apply, please visit: www.parkinson.org/advancing-re...
@parkinsondotorg.bsky.social
@parkinsondotorg.bsky.social