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World Parkinson Congress
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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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Today is the last day of the "Fuel the Future of Parkinson Science" campaign to support early-career #researchers in the #Parkinsons field by providing travel grants to attend the 7th World Parkinson Congress #WPC2026 in #Phoenix next year.

Make a Gift: wpc2026.org/supportresea...
November 10, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Today is the last day of the "Fuel the Future of Parkinson Science" campaign to support early-career researchers in the #Parkinsons field by providing travel grants to attend the 7th World Parkinson Congress #wpc2026 in #Phoenix next year.

Make a Gift: wpc2026.org/supportresea...
November 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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The countdown is on to WPC 2026 with only 200 days to go.

The Provisional Program is available to view & download here: wpc2026.org/ScientificPr...

Early registration and hotel bookings are open.
wpc2026.org

See You in Phoenix!

#wpc2026 #Parkinsons
November 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Fantastic photo sent in by Clara Kluge and members of the WPC 2026 Creativity Dance Committee for the Red Thread Project, showing the connectedness and strength of the Parkinson's community.

Share your photo: wpc2026.org/redthreadpro...

#wpc2026 #Parkinsons #RedThreadProject
November 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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The WPC is pleased to announce that Dr. Jens Schwamborn, Professor at the University of Luxembourg, will be presenting in a Parallel Session on Experimental Therapeutics for Parkinson’s disease at WPC 2026.

Learn More & Register: wpc2026.org

#wpc2026 #Parkinsons #WorldParkinsonCongress #Phoenix
November 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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James Hamilton from Power over Parkinson's Monterey, CA (USA) shared this wonderful group photo with the WPC Red Thread Project to show the connectedness and strength of the Parkinson's community.

Share your photo: wpc2026.org/redthreadpro...

#wpc2026 #Parkinsons #RedThreadProject
November 4, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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🎶 The Song Competition Submission deadline is October 31!

The WPC Global Choir will sing the winning song of the WPC International Song Competition at the WPC 2026 Opening Ceremony.

Learn more: wpc2026.org/songcompetit...

#wpc2026 #Phoenix #Parkinsons #WorldParkinsonCongress
October 30, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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🎥The WPC Short Film Competition Deadline is October 31!

For your viewing pleasure, please enjoy this short film submitted by Marco Masoni - Expedition Parkimanjaro. youtu.be/GylDCRXEzSY?...

Learn more about the Short Film Competition:
wpc2026.org/shortfilmcom...

#Parkinsons
Marco Masoni - Expedition Parkimanjaro
YouTube video by World Parkinson Coalition
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October 30, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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The WPC Short Film Competition Deadline is October 31!
Storytelling is a profoundly impactful way to raise awareness about Parkinson’s. Learn more about the Short Film Competition: wpc2026.org/shortfilmcom...

#wpc2026 #Parkinsons #Storytelling #WorldParkinsonCongress
October 30, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Throwback to the Opening Ceremony at WPC 2023. If you're interested in joining the #WPCGlobalChoir and singing with us at the Opening Ceremony of the 7th #WorldParkinsonCongress next year in #Phoenix you can learn more here: wpc2026.org/choir

#wpc2026 #Parkinsons
October 30, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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In this episode of the Hear, Here #Parkinsons #Podcast, host @elipollard.bsky.social WPC Executive Director, welcomes @richelleflanagan.bsky.social Founder of My Moves Matter, Registered Dietitian from Ireland and a WPC Alumni Ambassador.

Listen here: worldpdcongress.podbean.com/e/richellefl...
October 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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Research is key to understanding the complex causes of Parkinson's disease, developing treatments, improving care and finding a cure. Learn more about the research process and how to get involved! 🔬

Parkinson.org/JoinAStudy
October 28, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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A lovely photo sent to the WPC Red Thread Project by Esther Labib-Kiyarash (USA), at the ATMRD Congress this past Summer. Join the #WPC2026 #Parkinsons #RedThreadProject and share your photo to show the connectedness of the PD community.

wpc2026.org/redthreadpro...
October 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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The WPC is thrilled to share that Professor David Rubinsztein from the University of Cambridge will be speaking on a Parallel Session at the 7th World Parkinson Congress, focusing on Co-Pathologies in PD.

Registration is open at wpc2026.org

#wpc2026 #Parkinsons
October 27, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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The deadline to apply for a WPC 2026 Travel Grant is October 26, 2025 at 11:59PM ET.

Learn more here: wpc2026.org/TravelGrants
#wpc2026 #Parkinsons
October 26, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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📢 Call for Abstracts!
The WPC 2026 abstract deadline is October 26, 2025 at 11:59PM ET.

This is an amazing opportunity to share your research with top researchers and advocates in the Parkinson's space. Learn more: wpc2026.org/callabstract #wpc2026 #Parkinsons
October 26, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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The deadline to apply for a Travel Grant for WPC 2026 is October 26! There are several opportunities available for people who could use support to attend The World Parkinson Congress next year.

Learn more here: wpc2026.org/TravelGrants

#wpc2026 #Parkinsons #WorldParkinsonCongress
October 25, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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WPC President Professor Roger Barker shares a brief message inviting you to join us next year at the 7th World Parkinson Congress, May 24-27, 2026 in #Phoenix #Arizona.

🔸Early Registration Open
🔸Call for Abstracts - Deadline Oct 26
🔸Travel Grant Application - Deadline Oct 26

Register: wpc2026.org
October 23, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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📢 Call for Abstracts! WPC 2026 abstract submission deadline October 26. As the only totally inclusive global scientific conference on Parkinson’s disease, this is an incredible space to share your research with the leading researchers, clinicians, and advocates.

Learn More: wpc2026.org/callabstract
October 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Wonderful Red Thread photo by Kevin Lockette from the Hawaii Parkinson Association.

The Red Thread reminds us that we’re all connected — united in strength, hope, and purpose within the #Parkinsons community.

Share your #wpc206 Red Thread photo: wpc2026.org/redthreadpro...
October 18, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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Mark Your Calendars and Register for the next WPC Research Spotlight with Professor Lynn Rochester, taking place on October 21. @BAM_Research

Learn more & Register: www.worldpdcoalition.org/page/WPCRese...

#Parkinsons #Research
October 16, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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WPC 2026 Science Ambassador, @cherikat.bsky.social Chirine Katrib, PhD (France) shares a brief message about the 7th World Parkinson Congress. Learn more: wpc2026.org

Call for Abstracts! Deadline to Submit is October 26. Learn more here: wpc2026.org/callabstract

#wpc2026 #parkinsons
October 16, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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The #WPC2026 Short Film Competition Deadline is October 31, 2025.
Storytelling is a profoundly impactful way to raise awareness about #Parkinsons. Enjoy this short film submitted by Anne O'Donnell.

youtu.be/Oj9ukWWnEdc?...

Learn more about the Short Film Competition:
wpc2026.org/shortfilmcom...
Anne O'Donnell - Red Thread on Shaky Ground
YouTube video by World Parkinson Coalition
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October 14, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Professor Sarkis Mazmanian joins the Hear, Here #Parkinsons #Podcast.

Sarkis Mazmanian, PhD, is the Luis and Nelly Soux Professor of Microbiology at Caltech and will be speaking at WPC 2026.

Listen here: worldpdcongress.podbean.com/e/episode-21...
October 12, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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The #WPC2026 Short Film Competition Deadline is October 31, 2025.
Storytelling is a profoundly impactful way to raise awareness about #Parkinsons.

For your viewing pleasure, please enjoy this short film by Dr. Janet Shipton. youtu.be/0BURRSPhc9k?...

Learn more:
wpc2026.org/shortfilmcom...
Janet Shipton
YouTube video by World Parkinson Coalition
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October 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM