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David K. Simon, MD, PhD, Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Research, events & news related to Parkinson’s disease. RTs ≠ endorsement
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Welcome to the BIDMC PD & Movement Disorders Center BlueSky! We are a Harvard Medical School affiliated @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social Center of Excellence offering multidisciplinary care to patients & families. Follow us for news on PD research/clinical trials and to stay up to date on our programs!
Big smiles from our group at the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society meeting! So lovely to reconnect with old friends and colleagues @movedisorder.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Big smiles from our group at the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society meeting! So lovely to reconnect with old friends and colleagues @movedisorder.bsky.social
We are very proud of our second year Movement Disorders Fellow at BIDMC, Dr. Phil Avigan, who is at the MDS meeting in Hawaii where he presented a case series about a novel pathogenic mutation causing spinocerebellar ataxia type 14 @movedisorder.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 12:05 PM
We are very proud of our second year Movement Disorders Fellow at BIDMC, Dr. Phil Avigan, who is at the MDS meeting in Hawaii where he presented a case series about a novel pathogenic mutation causing spinocerebellar ataxia type 14 @movedisorder.bsky.social
Enhance your clinical expertise in diagnosing and managing movement disorders with our immersive, evidence-based CME course on Oct 16-17. Led by
@harvardmed.bsky.social neurologists, this course features real patient cases, expert insights and more. Register: learn.hms.harvard.edu/programs/mov...
@harvardmed.bsky.social neurologists, this course features real patient cases, expert insights and more. Register: learn.hms.harvard.edu/programs/mov...
We are a month away from our "Movement Disorders: Current Concepts & Practice" CME course (Oct. 16-17). Taught by @harvardmed.bsky.social neurologists, this course offers evidence-based evaluation/treatment recommendations, video case examples & more! Register: learn.hms.harvard.edu/programs/mov...
October 8, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Enhance your clinical expertise in diagnosing and managing movement disorders with our immersive, evidence-based CME course on Oct 16-17. Led by
@harvardmed.bsky.social neurologists, this course features real patient cases, expert insights and more. Register: learn.hms.harvard.edu/programs/mov...
@harvardmed.bsky.social neurologists, this course features real patient cases, expert insights and more. Register: learn.hms.harvard.edu/programs/mov...
Happy October from the BIDMC #PD & Movement Disorders Center! See our October Newsletter for a list of upcoming community, educational and wellness events for people with #Parkinson's or a related disorder and their care partners: conta.cc/4nIx2To
October 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Happy October from the BIDMC #PD & Movement Disorders Center! See our October Newsletter for a list of upcoming community, educational and wellness events for people with #Parkinson's or a related disorder and their care partners: conta.cc/4nIx2To
We are a month away from our "Movement Disorders: Current Concepts & Practice" CME course (Oct. 16-17). Taught by @harvardmed.bsky.social neurologists, this course offers evidence-based evaluation/treatment recommendations, video case examples & more! Register: learn.hms.harvard.edu/programs/mov...
September 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
We are a month away from our "Movement Disorders: Current Concepts & Practice" CME course (Oct. 16-17). Taught by @harvardmed.bsky.social neurologists, this course offers evidence-based evaluation/treatment recommendations, video case examples & more! Register: learn.hms.harvard.edu/programs/mov...
This month, five members of the BIDMC #Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence team attended the 2025 Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Conference in Henderson, Nevada. Thank you to @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social for an excellent meeting surrounding innovations in #PD!
September 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This month, five members of the BIDMC #Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence team attended the 2025 Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Conference in Henderson, Nevada. Thank you to @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social for an excellent meeting surrounding innovations in #PD!
How do you continue to express creativity while managing #PD? Artists w/ #Parkinson's (painters, musicians, photographers, etc.) can email wellnessworks@bidmc.harvard.edu to join our virtual "Calling All Artists" networking group for #PwP. Upcoming meetings: 9/11 & 10/23 @ 1:30PM
September 5, 2025 at 4:29 PM
How do you continue to express creativity while managing #PD? Artists w/ #Parkinson's (painters, musicians, photographers, etc.) can email wellnessworks@bidmc.harvard.edu to join our virtual "Calling All Artists" networking group for #PwP. Upcoming meetings: 9/11 & 10/23 @ 1:30PM
Registration for the 27th Annual BIDMC #Parkinson's Disease Patient & Care Partner Symposium is now open! Join us for free in person or live on Zoom to hear from world-renowned #PD experts. To register, call 617-667-9885 or click here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Registration for the 27th Annual BIDMC #Parkinson's Disease Patient & Care Partner Symposium is now open! Join us for free in person or live on Zoom to hear from world-renowned #PD experts. To register, call 617-667-9885 or click here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social
Fall is in the air! Browse through our September #PD newsletter (conta.cc/4lJLidq) for a list of unique programs for #PwP & #CarePartners! Make sure to secure a seat at our annual #Parkinson's Disease symposium.
Click here to receive future newsletters: www.bidmc.org/centers-and-...
Click here to receive future newsletters: www.bidmc.org/centers-and-...
September 2, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Fall is in the air! Browse through our September #PD newsletter (conta.cc/4lJLidq) for a list of unique programs for #PwP & #CarePartners! Make sure to secure a seat at our annual #Parkinson's Disease symposium.
Click here to receive future newsletters: www.bidmc.org/centers-and-...
Click here to receive future newsletters: www.bidmc.org/centers-and-...
The BIDMC & MGH @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social Centers of Excellence host a collaborative, virtual networking group for people with #Parkinson's aged 50 or younger. To join our next meeting on September 3rd at 4:30PM, email wellnessworks@bidmc.harvard.edu! #PD
August 29, 2025 at 8:25 PM
The BIDMC & MGH @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social Centers of Excellence host a collaborative, virtual networking group for people with #Parkinson's aged 50 or younger. To join our next meeting on September 3rd at 4:30PM, email wellnessworks@bidmc.harvard.edu! #PD
BIDMC collaborates with local organizations to offer in-person exercise programs to our #Parkinson's community! View upcoming opportunities below. Care partners can join alongside their loved ones in programs at no cost. To register, contact wellnessworks@bidmc.harvard.edu #PD
August 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
BIDMC collaborates with local organizations to offer in-person exercise programs to our #Parkinson's community! View upcoming opportunities below. Care partners can join alongside their loved ones in programs at no cost. To register, contact wellnessworks@bidmc.harvard.edu #PD
Our 11th Annual Movement Disorders CME course takes place October 16-17, 2025! This virtual course is loaded with videos/clinical pearls and is taught by @harvardmed.bsky.social neurologists. View the schedule and register for a discounted price on the course website: bit.ly/3Ez9bRP
Movement Disorders: Current Concepts and Practice | Harvard Medical School Professional, Corporate, and Continuing Education
Enhance your clinical expertise in diagnosing and managing complex movement disorders with this immersive, evidence-based course led by leading neurologists from Harvard Medical School, featuring real...
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August 4, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Our 11th Annual Movement Disorders CME course takes place October 16-17, 2025! This virtual course is loaded with videos/clinical pearls and is taught by @harvardmed.bsky.social neurologists. View the schedule and register for a discounted price on the course website: bit.ly/3Ez9bRP
Our center looks through a wide-angle lens, focusing on the needs of both people with #Parkinson's (PwP) and their loved ones. Read about our care partner support groups, as well as upcoming programs for #PwP and related disorders, in our August newsletter: conta.cc/44WmLg2 #PD
August 1, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Our center looks through a wide-angle lens, focusing on the needs of both people with #Parkinson's (PwP) and their loved ones. Read about our care partner support groups, as well as upcoming programs for #PwP and related disorders, in our August newsletter: conta.cc/44WmLg2 #PD
The WellnessWorks Fall session begins August 11! Join NOW for access to specialized exercise classes for people with #Parkinson's and related disorders. Using the form below, select your membership level (basic or full) and membership length (3-month or annual): forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... #PD
July 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The WellnessWorks Fall session begins August 11! Join NOW for access to specialized exercise classes for people with #Parkinson's and related disorders. Using the form below, select your membership level (basic or full) and membership length (3-month or annual): forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... #PD
Happy summer to all! Read through our July #PD Newsletter for a list of upcoming programs and research opportunities for people with #Parkinson's and related disorders: conta.cc/45Qjlwi
Sign up to receive monthly e-newsletters from our Movement Disorders Center here: www.bidmc.org/centers-and-...
Sign up to receive monthly e-newsletters from our Movement Disorders Center here: www.bidmc.org/centers-and-...
July 1, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Happy summer to all! Read through our July #PD Newsletter for a list of upcoming programs and research opportunities for people with #Parkinson's and related disorders: conta.cc/45Qjlwi
Sign up to receive monthly e-newsletters from our Movement Disorders Center here: www.bidmc.org/centers-and-...
Sign up to receive monthly e-newsletters from our Movement Disorders Center here: www.bidmc.org/centers-and-...
The BIDMC Program to Advance Innovative Neurodegenerative Therapies (PAINT) has re-branded as Clinical Outcomes & Research Trial Excellence (CORTEX)! With shared expertise in industry sponsored research, our team strives to conduct impactful, patient-centered research: research.bidmc.org/cortex
June 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The BIDMC Program to Advance Innovative Neurodegenerative Therapies (PAINT) has re-branded as Clinical Outcomes & Research Trial Excellence (CORTEX)! With shared expertise in industry sponsored research, our team strives to conduct impactful, patient-centered research: research.bidmc.org/cortex
Our 11th Annual "Movement Disorders: Current Concepts & Practice" CME course taught by @harvardmed.bsky.social neurologists takes place Oct. 16-17. This virtual course is loaded with videos and clinical pearls. Read more and register for a discounted price: cmecatalog.hms.harvard.edu/movement-dis...
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June 23, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Our 11th Annual "Movement Disorders: Current Concepts & Practice" CME course taught by @harvardmed.bsky.social neurologists takes place Oct. 16-17. This virtual course is loaded with videos and clinical pearls. Read more and register for a discounted price: cmecatalog.hms.harvard.edu/movement-dis...
Prasinezumab (anti-alpha-synuclein antibody) is moving forward into a phase 3 clinical study to test the potential for slowing (delaying) progression of Parkinson's!
www.roche.com/media/releas...
www.roche.com/media/releas...
Roche to advance prasinezumab into Phase III development for early-stage Parkinson's disease
Results from Phase IIb PADOVA and longer term follow-up data suggest clinical benefit on top of symptomatic treatment in early-stage Parkinson’s diseasePrasinezumab is a potential first-in-class...
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June 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Prasinezumab (anti-alpha-synuclein antibody) is moving forward into a phase 3 clinical study to test the potential for slowing (delaying) progression of Parkinson's!
www.roche.com/media/releas...
www.roche.com/media/releas...
The first class in our "Saturday Safety Series" for #PD led by Tami DeAngelis, DPT takes place THIS SATURDAY 6/14 at 10AM EST. This 3-part, online #Parkinson's exercise program is focused on strength and falls prevention. Learn more and register for $30: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
June 11, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The first class in our "Saturday Safety Series" for #PD led by Tami DeAngelis, DPT takes place THIS SATURDAY 6/14 at 10AM EST. This 3-part, online #Parkinson's exercise program is focused on strength and falls prevention. Learn more and register for $30: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Congratulations to Hannah Babcock for her abstract "A Personalized Gait Signature Assay in #Parkinson's" being accepted to the 2025 @movedisorder.bsky.social meeting in Honolulu, HI! This research, conducted with Dr. VanderHorst, focuses on longitudinal monitoring of progression in gait impairment
June 4, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Congratulations to Hannah Babcock for her abstract "A Personalized Gait Signature Assay in #Parkinson's" being accepted to the 2025 @movedisorder.bsky.social meeting in Honolulu, HI! This research, conducted with Dr. VanderHorst, focuses on longitudinal monitoring of progression in gait impairment
Happy June from the BIDMC #Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Center! View our June newsletter for an overview of upcoming programs for people with #PD and related disorders: conta.cc/3YMxB4Q
To receive future e-newsletters, sign up here: www.bidmc.org/centers-and-...
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June 2, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Happy June from the BIDMC #Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Center! View our June newsletter for an overview of upcoming programs for people with #PD and related disorders: conta.cc/3YMxB4Q
To receive future e-newsletters, sign up here: www.bidmc.org/centers-and-...
To receive future e-newsletters, sign up here: www.bidmc.org/centers-and-...
New to our #PD center or looking to learn more about our services? Join us virtually on June 11 at 2PM for our next "LEARN THE ROPES" meeting where we will discuss the many programs offered by our @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social Center of Excellence. Register for free: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
May 27, 2025 at 5:04 PM
New to our #PD center or looking to learn more about our services? Join us virtually on June 11 at 2PM for our next "LEARN THE ROPES" meeting where we will discuss the many programs offered by our @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social Center of Excellence. Register for free: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
We were pleased to have @ludyshihmd.bsky.social join us for our most recent "Ask the Experts" webinar for people with #PD and care partners! View her talk, "Are my symptoms due to aging or to #Parkinson's" on YouTube today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWbx...
Ask the Experts: Are My Symptoms Due to Aging or to Parkinson's? By Dr. Ludy Shih
YouTube video by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC)
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May 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We were pleased to have @ludyshihmd.bsky.social join us for our most recent "Ask the Experts" webinar for people with #PD and care partners! View her talk, "Are my symptoms due to aging or to #Parkinson's" on YouTube today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWbx...
Thank you to Dr. Lan Luo and Dr. Ron Alterman for speaking at our Spring 2025 Deep Brain Stimulation Ambassadors Meeting! View the recording below for a detailed overview of #DBS as a treatment for #Parkinson's, #Dystonia and #EssentialTremor: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj2r...
Deep Brain Stimulation Virtual Meeting: Spring 2025
YouTube video by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC)
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May 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Thank you to Dr. Lan Luo and Dr. Ron Alterman for speaking at our Spring 2025 Deep Brain Stimulation Ambassadors Meeting! View the recording below for a detailed overview of #DBS as a treatment for #Parkinson's, #Dystonia and #EssentialTremor: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj2r...
WellnessWorks offers specialized, online #exercise classes for people with #Parkinson's or a related disorder. The summer session is running NOW through August 2025! View the summer flyer below for more information and register online today: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... #PD
May 20, 2025 at 1:19 PM
WellnessWorks offers specialized, online #exercise classes for people with #Parkinson's or a related disorder. The summer session is running NOW through August 2025! View the summer flyer below for more information and register online today: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... #PD