JPD is working in partnership with The Cure Parkinson’s Trust (CPT) to provide information about breaking research news to be featured on the new web portal for people with Parkinson’s (PwPs) called Parkinson’s Movement: parkinsonsmovement.com. One section of the site is dedicated to sifting through recent research in order to concisely capture a snapshot of the science and translate it to deliver better understanding for all. Linked to this initiative, a series of Quarterly Parkinson's Webinars was launched to bring the discussion of specific research topics into the open, so the whole process of rating research will become even more transparent.

The first webinar was a great success. A video of the webinar can be viewed by clicking on the image below or online here.

Next Parkinson Webinar: September 20, 2018

The next webinar will take place on September 20 (12.30 EST, 18.30 CET) and details will be announced soon. Be sure to check back to our website for more details, or follow JPD's Facebook and Twitter streams to be kept up to speed and to sign up for your spot at the webinar!

JPD Blog Updates

Benjamin Stecher's posts

Our new blog contributor Benjamin Stecher has been busy writing content in recent months. His first unique blog post (published on the JPD site in June) has been getting a lot of attention, and we also have a new post in the Tomorrow Edition Extracts section. To read more about Benjamin, view his biography here and to read his posts, click the links below.

Putting it all Together: Reflections from Fifty Interviews with World Leading Parkinson’s and Biomedical Experts – Openly Available (pubished June 2018)
Highlights from interviews with a wide variety of Parkinson’s specialists and biomedical researchers

Interview with Neurodegeneration Specialist Prof. Patrik Brundin – Openly Available (published June 2018)
A discussion of factors associated with neurodegeneration, open source publishing, and much more

Interview with Biochemical Neuroscientist Prof. Hilal Lashuel – Openly Available (published August 2018)
Covering biology of neurodegenerative diseases and patient-centered approaches to research

The GBA-PD Trials: Expert Survey – Openly Available (published August 2018)
Insights from experts on therapeutic interventions for GBA-PD

Grand Challenges in Parkinson's Disease

September 26–27, 2018 | Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Now in its 7th year, Grand Challenges in Parkinson’s Disease is an annual scientific symposium that brings together scientists, clinicians, advocates and people with Parkinson’s to explore the latest innovative PD research. The theme for 2018 is "Non-Motor Symptoms", which will highlight the roles of the gastrointestinal tract, the olfactory system and the immune system in the onset and progression of Parkinson’s. Non-motor symptoms, such as loss of sense of smell, trouble sleeping, GI problems and cognitive impairment, greatly affect quality of life for people with the disease and also may offer clues into its earliest stages, years before its hallmark motor symptoms begin. To obtain more details and register your place, visit the event website.

JPD information will be available to delegates at Grand Challenges 2018: we encourage delegates to consider submitting research to the journal and joining our quarterly webinars.

International Conference of PD & MD

October 5–9, 2018 | Hong Kong, Hong Kong

The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) invites you to attend the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders in Hong Kong. The event will evaluate the pharmacological and non-pharmacological management options available for PD and other movement disorders. It will also be an opportunity to discuss the diagnostic approaches and tools available for PD and other movement disorders, as well as hearing about studies describing developments in the field covering pathogenesis and neurobiology. To obtain more details and register your place, visit the event website.