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World Parkinson Congress @worldpdcongress.bsky.social · 3d

Great photo of WPC Executive Director Eli Pollard and Josefa Domingos (Physiotherapist and past WPC speaker) at #MDSCongress in Honolulu. #Parkinsons

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World Parkinson Congress @worldpdcongress.bsky.social · 3d

The WPC is excited to have #Parkinsons Advocate and Motivational Speaker Jimmy Choi speaking at #WPC2026 in #Phoenix #Arizona, next year. He will be speaking at one of the morning plenary sessions focused on Exercise and Parkinson's Disease.

Learn More: wpc2026.org

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World Parkinson Congress @worldpdcongress.bsky.social · 3d

📢 DEADLINE EXTENDED - Call for Abstracts!
The WPC 2026 abstract deadline has been extended to October 26. You are invited to submit your research and join your colleagues at the 7th World Parkinson Congress in Phoenix, Arizona in May 2026.

Learn more: wpc2026.org/callabstract

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Parkinson's Europe @parkinsonseurope.bsky.social · 9d

📣 Your opinion counts.

There's just under 2 weeks left to have your say in our survey about working with Parkinson's. We'd love to hear about your experiences.

🇬🇧 English - buff.ly/MVCarR1
🇫🇷 Français - buff.ly/2zqlW7L
🇩🇪 Deutsch - buff.ly/yUTTlRS
🇮🇹 Italiano - buff.ly/8TCtVo0

Two weeks left: have your say in our work & Parkinson's survey

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World Parkinson Congress @worldpdcongress.bsky.social · 8d

Celebrate International #Podcast Day with a Scavenger Hunt!

We’re thrilled to announce the Hear, Here #Parkinsons Podcast has surpassed 1,300 downloads! To celebrate this occasion, we’re hosting an exciting scavenger hunt for our listeners for a chance to win a fun prize!

🔸https://cvent.me/PwVWZv

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World Parkinson Congress @worldpdcongress.bsky.social · 9d

#WPC2026 Ambassador Jagdeep Ajula (UK) & WPC 2023 Awardee Kabugo Hannington (Uganda) join the Hear, Here #Parkinsons #Podcast to talk about their #advocacy and experiences attending The #WorldParkinsonCongress.

Listen: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-dizew-...

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World Parkinson Congress @worldpdcongress.bsky.social · 13d

Submissions are open for the WPC International Song Competition. 🎶

The winning song of the WPC Song Competition will be performed by the WPC Choir at the 7th World Parkinson Congress Opening Ceremony.

--> wpc2026.org/songcompetit...

#phoenix #wpc2026 #Parkinsons

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World Parkinson Congress @worldpdcongress.bsky.social · 14d

📢 Call for Abstracts! #WPC2026 abstract submission is open for the 7th World Parkinson Congress in Phoenix, Arizona from May 24 - 27, 2026. Deadline to submit October 16, 2025.

Learn more: wpc2026.org/callabstract

#Parkinsons #Scicomm #Neuroscience #Neurology #CallforAbstracts #Movementdisorder

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World Parkinson Congress @worldpdcongress.bsky.social · 15d

Phoenix, Arizona Mayor Kate Gallego warmly invites you to the city of Phoenix for the 7th World Parkinson Congress (WPC 2026), taking place May 24-27, 2026.

Learn more & Register: wpc2026.org

#wpc2026 #Parkinsons #Phoenix

youtu.be/L_2ZCwu8g-g?...

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego - WPC 2026

YouTube video by World Parkinson Coalition

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World Parkinson Congress @worldpdcongress.bsky.social · 20d

In case you missed it, Dr. Hilal Lashuel from the Qatar Foundation recently participated in the WPC #Research Spotlight. Hosted by WPC President Professor Roger Barker, they discussed the topic of rethinking the role of alpha-synuclein in #Parkinsons disease.

Watch here: youtu.be/WaV8VY4fImw?...

WPC Research Spotlight - Rethinking the role of alpha-synuclein in Parkinson’s disease

YouTube video by World Parkinson Coalition

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World Parkinson Congress @worldpdcongress.bsky.social · 20d

New WPC Blog Post!

From Intention To Reality
by Monique Bosman

Read here: www.worldpdcongress.org/home/2025/9/...

WPC Blog made possible with support from Supernus Pharmaceuticals and BlueRock Therapeutics.

From Intention To Reality — WPC Blog

by Monique Bosman

www.worldpdcongress.org

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World Parkinson Congress @worldpdcongress.bsky.social · 21d

Call for Abstracts for the 7th World Parkinson Congress. #wpc2026

As the only totally inclusive global scientific conference on #Parkinsons disease, this is an incredible space to share your research with the leading researchers, clinicians, and advocates.

--> wpc2026.org/callabstract

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World Parkinson Congress @worldpdcongress.bsky.social · 22d

On this episode of the Hear, Here! #Parkinsons #podcast former WPC President Dr. A Jon Stoessl joins host, WPC Executive Director, Eli Pollard, and guest co-host Julia Obergasteiger, a WPC 2026 Science Ambassador to talk about The World Parkinson Congress experience. #wpc2026

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World Parkinson Congress @worldpdcongress.bsky.social · 27d

📢 Call for Abstracts! WPC 2026 abstract submission is open for the 7th World Parkinson Congress in Phoenix, Arizona from May 24 - 27, 2026.

Learn more: wpc2026.org/callabstract

#wpc2026 #Parkinsons

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World Parkinson Congress @worldpdcongress.bsky.social · 29d

Join us TODAY(Sept 9) for the WPC Research Spotlight w/ Dr. Hilal Lashuel from Qatar Foundation who will be talking with host, WPC President, Professor Roger Barker, about Rethinking the role of alpha-synuclein in #Parkinsons disease.

Learn more & Register: www.worldpdcoalition.org/WPCResearchS...

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World Parkinson Congress @worldpdcongress.bsky.social · Sep 9

Raise awareness about Parkinsons and join the WPC Red Thread Project by sharing your photo: wpc2026.org/redthreadpro... #wpc2026 #Parkinsons #WorldParkinsonCongress #redthreadtheory

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World Parkinson Congress @worldpdcongress.bsky.social · Sep 5

Join the WPC Red Thread Project and share your photo to show the connectedness of the Parkinson's community: wpc2026.org/redthreadpro...

#wpc2026 #RedThreadProject #Parkinsons

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World Parkinson Congress @worldpdcongress.bsky.social · Sep 4

Join us for the next WPC Research Spotlight September 9 w/ Dr. Hilal Lashuel @qatarfoundation.bsky.social who will be talking with host, WPC President, Professor Roger Barker, about Rethinking the role of alpha-synuclein in #Parkinsons disease.

Learn more: www.worldpdcoalition.org/WPCResearchS...

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World Parkinson Congress @worldpdcongress.bsky.social · Sep 2

WPC Vice-President, Professor @malutansey.bsky.social shares about the Fuel the Future of #Parkinsons Science campaign to support early-career researchers by providing travel grants to attend the 7th World Parkinson Congress #wpc2026 in May 2026 in #Phoenix.

Support -> wpc2026.org/supportresea...

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World Parkinson Congress @worldpdcongress.bsky.social · Aug 30

Dr. Caroline Williams-Gray from University of Cambridge UK shares a brief message about the Fuel the Future of Parkinson Science campaign to support early-career #Parkinsons researchers by providing travel grants to attend #wpc2026

Learn more & Make a Gift: wpc2026.org/supportresea...

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TogetherForSharon® @togetherforsharon.bsky.social · Aug 30

What an exciting discussion with Eli Pollard and the World Parkinson Congress about Arizona 2026, Advocacy, Parky and so much more!

Please support the WPC and I hope to see you there! It will be a life changing time and dream come true for me! @worldpdcongress.bsky.social

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World Parkinson Congress @worldpdcongress.bsky.social · Aug 23

Naomi Estolas, WPC 2026 Parkinson Ambassador, along with her daughter Ruby Estolas, join the Hear, Here Parkinson's Podcast

Listen here: worldpdcongress.podbean.com/e/naomiestol...

This podcast series is made possible with support from BlueRock Therapeutics. #wpc2026 #Parkinsons #Podcast

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World Parkinson Congress @worldpdcongress.bsky.social · Aug 17

New #wpcblog Post

Finding My Voice: Living and Advocating With Young Onset Parkinson's

By: Sheenagh Bottrell

Read here: www.worldpdcongress.org/home/2025/7/...

WPC Blog is sponsored by Supernus Pharmaceuticals, BlueRock Therapeutics, CND Life Sciences.

www.worldpdcongress.org

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World Parkinson Congress @worldpdcongress.bsky.social · Aug 4

📢 Exciting Announcement! Early bird Registration and hotel bookings for the 7th World Parkinson Congress (WPC 2026) are NOW OPEN!

Registration: wpc2026.org/registration
Hotels: wpc2026.org/Hotels
Call for Abstracts: wpc2026.org/callabstract

See You in Phoenix!

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World Parkinson Congress @worldpdcongress.bsky.social · Aug 4

The WPC is thrilled to have Dr. Annelien Oosterbaan from the Netherlands, speaking at WPC 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona next year. The Scientific Program is available to view at wpc2026.org and Registration and Hotel reservations are now open.

#wpc2026 #Parkinsons

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