World Parkinson Congress
@worldpdcongress
Only global meeting to include ALL members of the Parkinson's community. #WPC2026 #parkinsons #neurology #neuroscience BLOG:
Congratulations to Denise & Bernard Coley, recipients of the Robin A. Elliott Award for Outstanding Community Service at #WPC2026! Their dedication to advocacy, research, and elevating Black voices in the Parkinson's community continues to inspire and make a lasting impact. #Parkinsons #Award
Missed the science at #WPC2026? The WPC 2026 Abstract Issue of @Journal_PD features the groundbreaking research presented at the 7th World Parkinson Congress by experts and advocates from around the world. https://journals.sagepub.com/toc/pkna/16/1_suppl? #Parkinsons #WPC2026
Don't miss your chance to own exclusive #WPC2026 merch! 👕 Limited-edition shirts available while supplies last, now 50% Off. Shop now: https://wpc2026.org/wpcstore
Welcome Dr. Leonidas Stefanis to WPC leadership! Learn more about our new Board. https://www.einpresswire.com/article/923301009/world-parkinson-coalition-announces-new-leadership-and-board-appointment #Parkinsons #WPC #Research #Leadership
Claire Henchcliffe, MD, DPhil, explored the latest regenerative therapy trials and the evolving disease-modifying therapy pipeline at #WPC2026. UC Irvine School of Medicine UCI Health #Parkinsons #Research
The journey continues! 🇨🇦 See you in Québec City for #WPC2029. Read the Press Release: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/926580509/world-parkinson-coalition-announces-qu-bec-city-canada-as-host-city-for-the-8th-world-parkinson-congress#Parkinsons #Parkinsons #WorldParkinsonCongress
One of the most talked-about sessions at #WPC2026 is coming to the WPC Research Spotlight! Join Caltech Professor Sarkis Mazmanian, Ph.D. as he takes a deeper dive into the gut microbiome and #Parkinsons disease. Free registration: https://www.worldpdcoalition.org/page/WPCResearchSpotlight2026
145 volunteers from 17 countries. One incredible community. Thank you for making #WPC2026 possible. 💙 #Parkinsons #VolunteerAppreciation
Meet WPC's new Vice President, Jeffrey Kordower, PhD. Learn more: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/923301009/world-parkinson-coalition-announces-new-leadership-and-board-appointment #Parkinsons #WPC #Neuroscience #Leadership
Highlights from #WPC2026 📸 Dr. Simon Stott (UK) took the stage during Tuesday morning's Plenary Session to present "A Biological Portrait of the DMT Pipeline for Parkinson's Disease," exploring the current landscape of disease-modifying therapies for Parkinson's.
Meet @malutansey.bsky.social the new President of WPC and a leader in Parkinson's research. Read here: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/923301009/world-parkinson-coalition-announces-new-leadership-and-board-appointment #Parkinsons #Leadership #Neuroscience #WPC
Planning for #WPC2029 is already in motion! Today, our Program Committee Co-Chairs gathered for their first meeting to begin shaping another inspiring World Parkinson Congress in Québec City. Here's to the ideas, collaboration, and discoveries that lie ahead!
WPC 2026 Ambassador Laura Olmos & Plenary Speaker Jimmy Choi at #WPC2026 — hope, resilience, and the power of exercise. #Parkinsons
New WPC leadership! Congrats to President Malú Tansey, VP Jeffrey Kordower & welcome Leonidas Stefanis. Read more: https://www.einpresswire.com/article/923301009/world-parkinson-coalition-announces-new-leadership-and-board-appointment #Parkinsons #WorldParkinsonCoalition #Leadership
Monday's plenary: Biological Definition & Staging of PD at #WPC2026. #Parkinsons
Scenes from the Wrap Up Discussion: Connecting the Dots at the 7th World Parkinson Congress. #WPC2026 #Parkinsons
Some stars shine a little brighter. ⭐ The WPC Ambassadors surprised Executive Director Eli Pollard with a star named in her honor at #WPC2026. Thank you, Eli, for more than 20 years of leadership, vision, and dedication to the global Parkinson's community. 💙 #Parkinsons
WPC 2026 provided valuable networking opportunities for Early Career Investigators and Allied Health Professionals, fostering new collaborations and strengthening global connections among those dedicated to Parkinson's research, care, and wellness. #WPC2026 #Parkinsons #WorldParkinsonCongress
Another highlight of #WPC2026 was the James Parkinson Special Lecture, delivered by Professor Jeffrey Kordower (USA), who explored the question, "What Would James Parkinson Think About Current and Future Therapeutics?" The session was moderated by Professor Leonidas Stefanis (Greece).
Photos from the Book Nook at the 7th World Parkinson Congress. The Book Nook featured an inspiring collection of books authored by members of the Parkinson's community, highlighting diverse experiences, expertise, and perspectives from around the world. 📚✨ #WPC2026 #Parkinsons
A powerful moment at #WPC2026: Mimi Thomas shared her perspective on how Parkinson’s affects entire families. Her words were a moving reminder that loved ones share in the journey too. 💙
A look back at an incredible Opening Ceremony at the 7th World Parkinson Congress. Filled with music, dance, inspiration, and community, the evening was a beautiful start to an unforgettable week at #WPC2026.
Thousands of stories. One community. Connected by an invisible red thread. ❤️🧵 #WPC2026 #Parkinsons
📸 Highlights from Time to Move: Advancing Policy to Become Parkinson Ready at #WPC2026. Global leaders in policy, healthcare, advocacy, and research came together to discuss building a more Parkinson-ready future. Thanks to AbbVie for supporting this session. #Parkinsons
Smiles, good company, and some serious #PingPong & #Pickleball skills 🏓✨ Highlights from the Ping Pong Half-Day Tournament and Pickleball Round Robin during Pre-Congress Day at #WPC2026 — bringing people together in the best way. More photos on WPC Facebook page. #Parkinsons
Moments from Sunday, May 24, 2026 — Pre-Congress Courses at the 7th World Parkinson Congress ✨ #WPC2026
Moments from Sunday, May 24, 2026 — Registration at the 7th World Parkinson Congress ✨ The beginning of an unforgettable week filled with connection, education, advocacy, research, and the global Parkinson’s community coming together under one roof. #WPC2026
Wonderful photos of the #WPC2026 Buddies Program meet up at the 7th World Parkinson Congress. 📸Photography by WPC Buddies Coordinator, Sree Sripathy. #Parkinsons
Enjoy these moments from the Performance Lounge at #WPC2026 ✨ The Parkinson’s community is filled with incredibly talented individuals, and it was so special to celebrate and showcase that talent at the World Parkinson Congress.