World Parkinson Congress

10/04/2026

What does it mean to be a Parkinson Ambassador?

WPC 2026 Ambassador Laura Olmos shares what her experience meant to her—and why becoming an Ambassador is such a meaningful way to connect, inspire, and help build excitement for the next World Parkinson Congress.

Applications for WPC 2029 Parkinson and Science Ambassadors are NOW OPEN through November 5, 2026!

Could you be part of the Ambassador community for WPC 2029 in Québec City?

Learn more: https://www.worldpdcoalition.org/ambassadorprogram

10/01/2026

🌎 WPC 2029 Ambassador Applications Are NOW OPEN! 🌎

Want to help build excitement, connection, and community ahead of the 8th World Parkinson Congress in Québec City, Canada?

We’re looking for passionate members of the Parkinson’s community who have attended a past World Parkinson Congress to join us as Science Ambassadors and Parkinson Ambassadors for WPC 2029!

This is an opportunity to help spread the word, connect with others, and make your voice part of the global Parkinson’s community.

📅 Applications close November 5, 2026

Learn more and apply: https://www.worldpdcoalition.org/ambassadorprogram

10/01/2026

🌎 Welcoming five new members to the World Parkinson Coalition Board of Directors!

We are pleased to welcome Rebecca Miller, PhD; Soania Mathur, MD; Richard Smeyne, PhD; Ai Huey Tan, MD, PhD; and Simon Lewis, MBBCh, MD to the WPC Board of Directors.

Representing expertise and perspectives from across the global Parkinson’s community, our new Board members bring experience spanning Parkinson’s research, clinical care, advocacy, lived experience, and patient-centered care—as well as important perspectives from the United States, Canada, Malaysia, and Australia.

We look forward to the insight, collaboration, and leadership they will bring as the WPC continues its mission to connect the global Parkinson’s community and advance progress in research, care, and advocacy.

Please join us in welcoming our newest Board members!

Read the full press release here: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/939186797/world-parkinson-coalition-announces-five-new-members-to-board-of-directors

09/30/2026

Sara Whittingham—United States Air Force Veteran, physician, triathlete, mom, and person living with Parkinson’s—shared her book, Oh Crap! It’s Parkinson’s: A Rebel’s Guide to Taking Back Control of Your Life, at the 7th World Parkinson Congress in Phoenix this past May.

09/30/2026

🎙️ Happy International Podcast Day!

We’re celebrating the Hear, Here Parkinson’s Podcast and looking ahead to its return in the new year!

After taking a break following the 7th World Parkinson Congress, we’re excited to welcome four new co-hosts to the podcast: Beth-Anne Sieber, PhD; Matt Farrer, PhD; Margaret Zimmerman; and Monique Bosman. 🎧

New conversations and stories from the Parkinson’s community are coming in 2027!

🎧 Catch up on past episodes: worldpdcoalition.org/podcasts and listen on most streaming services.

09/29/2026

🥗🧠 Can what we eat influence Parkinson’s?

In this new WPC Blog, researcher Felipe Andrés Grunenwald Bravo, PhD explores the connection between the gut and the brain, the role of the microbiome, and what researchers are learning about diet and Parkinson’s.

🔗 Read the blog: https://www.worldpdcongress.org/home/2026/8/12/can-what-we-eat-influence-parkinsons-from-the-gut-to-the-brain

This blog is made possible with support from Supernus Pharmaceuticals.

by Felipe Andrés Grunenwald Bravo, PhD

09/28/2026

A powerful celebration of movement at the 7th World Parkinson Congress. 💙

Knots and Threads, choreographed by Pamela Quinn, brought the Opening Ceremony to life through movement —celebrating connection, resilience, and the many threads that bring the Parkinson’s community together.

Dance for PD ® PD Movement Lab

09/27/2026

A look back at WPC 2026, when Dr. Roberta Marongiu joined WPC Reporter Esther Labib-Kiyarash on From the Frontlines to discuss the Roundtable on Women and Parkinson’s at the 7th World Parkinson Congress. Shakinginmyboots Esther

View the From the Frontlines Playlist here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdCkg2pEp_OUqiLyvsP_fDUHl5MIWxbbq&si=2FaSbozL-py-63Sa

09/26/2026

📣 WPC 2029 Ambassador Applications open October 1!
Help spread the word, connect with the global Parkinson’s community, and build excitement for the 8th World Parkinson Congress in Québec City. 🌎✨

Learn more: worldpdcoalition.org/ambassadorprogram

09/25/2026

🔬 In case you missed it…

How do we translate basic science into therapies for Parkinson’s?

In the latest WPC Research Spotlight, D. James Surmeier, PhD, explores the science behind Parkinson’s disease and the ongoing search for strategies that could slow or stop disease progression.

🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/cnr-nxeZZzY?si=VO9OwcnNH2Q59yFp

WPC Research Spotlight is made possible with support from Supernus Pharmaceuticals.

Jim Surmeier, MD, PhD