Every month, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach produces a list of Parkinson’s-related webinars and virtual meetings with speakers. Here’s our December 2025 list.
What’s the difference between a webinar and a virtual meeting? A “webinar” has a handful of speakers at most, and attendees have both audio and video muted. A “virtual meeting” usually allows attendees to be seen and heard.
Unless indicated, the webinar and virtual meetings listed below are:
- Times listed as PT. (We are based in California, after all.)
- One-hour in duration. We suggest you join five minutes before the official start time. (Usually, the speaker talks for 30-40 minutes and there’s a question-and-answer session for the remaining time.)
- Not focused on a single medication or single, branded treatment. (Those are excluded.)
- Free
After that long preamble, here’s our list of PD-related webinars and virtual meetings in December 2025.
Monday, December 1, 10am
Medication & Research Update
No Description Available
Speaker: Jessica Lehosit, DO, Philadelphia & Richmond Veterans Administration
Host: Philadelphia & Richmond Veterans Administration (VA) Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center (PADRECC)
At the meeting time, use this link to join
Meeting ID: 227 305 847 316=
Passcode: TXmDJU
Telephone: 872-701-0185 (ID: 666 709 920#)
Questions? Contact Jessica Kaplan, jessica.kaplan2@va.gov, phone 804-675-5931, Philadelphia & Richmond VA
We have no information about the recording of this event.
Monday, December 1, 2:30pm
Basics of Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson and DBS FAQ
Description: The speaker, a deep brain stimulation (DBS) programmer, will provide an overview of how DBS works, the procedure for implanting the device and programming the controller, and answer the most frequent questions she gets from her patients.
Speaker: Pamela Zeilman, NP, deep brain stimulation programmer
Host: PD-Connect, Corte Madera, CA
The recording will be posted to the PD-Connect YouTube channel
Tuesday, December 2, 8am
Levodopa-induced Dyskinesia and Parkinson’s
Description: The speaker will discuss her research on the gene-to-behavior mechanisms underlying the development and expression of hyperkinetic movement disorders, including Parkinson disease, medication-related side effects, and genetic forms of dystonia. Utilizing innovative single-cell transcriptomics approaches, this research focuses on how these motor disorders are initiated and maintained by chromatin-level alterations that influence circuit-level dysfunction. Part of the World Parkinson Coalition Research Spotlight series.
Speakers:
David Standaert, MD, PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Karen L. Eskow Jaunarajs, PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Host: World Parkinson Coalition (WPC)
The recording will be posted to the WPC YouTube channel in the Research Spotlight playlist
Tuesday, December 2, 1pm
The Space Between: Navigating Uncertainty Between At-Risk and Diagnosed
Audience: Undiagnosed
Description: Whatever the reason you believe you may be at risk for developing Parkinson’s Disease, take this opportunity to learn from an expert clinician, ask questions in a safe, private environment, and find actionable steps on how you might be able to manage the uncertainty and protect your brain health.
Speaker: Laurie Mischley, ND, PhD, MPH, Bastyr University and University of Washington
Host: PMD Alliance
This program will not be recorded.
Wednesday, December 3, 6-7:15am
Cell Therapies for Parkinson’s: How Far Have We Come?
Description: The presentation will look at cellular therapies for Parkinson’s with a focus on how far we’ve come in our research, clinical translation and understanding of cell therapies for Parkinson’s as well as implications for people with Parkinson’s, including where research and clinical care is going with these types of therapies. Attendees will also hear from a person who has had such a cell therapy.
Multiple speakers
Host: World Parkinson Coalition (WPC)
The recording will be posted to the WPC Webinars webpage for one year
Wednesday, December 3, 9:15am
Sleep Medicine for Parkinson’s
Description: The speaker will share his expertise on common sleep disorders in Parkinson’s disease, including REM behavioral disorder, insomnia, and Restless Leg Syndrome, including how they impact daily life and what can be done to improve sleep quality.
Speaker: Nicholas Fleming, MD, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC
Host: Parkinson Association of the Carolinas (PAC)
The recording may be posted to the PAC YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist
Wednesday, December 3, 10am
Mind, Body, Voice: An Expressive Movement Experience
Description: The speaker will host a playful session that trains your brain, body, and spirit. Through a mix of movement, vocal exercises, and expressive activities, participants will explore voice, speech, expression, and balance in ways that awaken confidence, presence, and joy. This session blends creativity and physicality. No acting, singing, or fitness experience is required. Part of the “Wellness Wednesday” webinar series.
Speaker: Kurt Brungardt, Shakespeare for Parkinson’s
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
The recording may be posted to the PF YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist
Wednesday, December 3, 12pm
Learn About the Upcoming World Parkinson Congress
Description: The World Parkinson Congress (WPC), to be held in May 2025 in Phoenix, AZ, is an opportunity to personally connect with researchers, clinicians, and patients from around the globe. This informational webinar will share the scientific program as well as logistics to help you decide whether to attend and start your travel plans.
Hosts:
Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation
Brian Grant Foundation
Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon
APDA Northwest
CND Life Sciences
At the meeting time, use the link to join
Meeting ID: 833 0083 6538
Passcode: 766115
We have no information about the recording of this webinar. However, the hosting organizations may post a recording to their respective YouTube channels.
Thursday, December 4, 1pm
Preparing for the Unexpected [with Parkinson’s]
Audience: PD caregivers
Description: The speaker will assist participants as they identify steps to take to get prepared, including rallying support and identifying roles ahead of time for family and friends, finding care resources, and gathering and organizing crucial information. Taking steps to prepare and communicate with your larger network lessens caregiver stress because you know who will step in if you can’t be there or need additional help. A packet of information will be emailed prior to the event.
Speaker: Mike Mulligan, Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon
Host: Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon (PRO)
The recording will be posted to the PRO YouTube channel
Sunday, December 7, 12pm
Living with Intent
Audience: Women with PD
Description: Meet the developer of Speak Out! voice therapy for PD, one of only two voice therapies that have been proven to improve communication abilities of people with PD.
Speaker: Samantha Elandary, MA, SLP, founder and CEO of Parkinson’s Voice Project
Host: Twitchy Woman
The recording will be posted to the Events page of the Twitchy Woman website
Monday, December 8, 11:30am-1pm
Stem Cells and Parkinson’s: How Close Are We?
Description: The speaker will review the latest global developments in stem cell research for Parkinson’s disease to understand how close we might be to seeing real therapeutic benefits.
Speaker: Roger Barker, MBBS, MRCP, PhD, Cambridge Stem Cell Institute
Host: No Silver Bullet 4 PD, United Kingdom
A recording may be posted to the No Silver Bullet 4 PD YouTube channel
Tuesday, December 9, 11am
Social Fitness & Connection as Medicine [for PD]
Description: The speaker will share practical tips and answer your questions about improving social wellness when living with a movement disorder. Plus, learn about a survey opportunity from Banner Neuro Wellness seeking to understand how wellness programs impact daily living, independence, social wellbeing, and overall quality-of-life. Part of the “Ask the Expert” webinar series.
Speaker: Maria Cristina Ospina, MD, University of Arizona
Host: PMD Alliance
The recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Tuesday, December 9, 12pm
2025 Research Year in Review: Innovations and Insights [into Lewy Body Dementia]
Description: The speaker will present on some of the most important and exciting scientific findings of the year, explaining how each answers an important question about LBD or fills a gap in our knowledge, with a focus on both laboratory research and clinical trials. Attendees will get a sneak peek into what LBD researchers expect to learn in 2026.
Speaker: David Irwin, MD, University of Pennsylvania
Host: Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA)
The recording may be posted to the LBDA YouTube channel
Wednesday, December 10, 10am
Understanding Deep Brain Stimulation and MRI Guided Focused Ultrasound (HIFU)
Description: Learn about DBS as a treatment option for Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor and dystonia and HIFU as a treatment for essential tremor.
Speaker: Katherine Baich-Colon, RN, BSN, Hartford neurosurgery nurse navigator
Host: Hartford Healthcare, Bridgeport, CT
This webinar is offered monthly and is not recorded.
Wednesday, December 10, noon
Parkinson’s Disease and Pain
Description: The speaker will discuss the role pain plays in PD, the different types of pain, and approaches to managing it.
Speaker: Jori Fleisher, MD, Rush University
Host: Brian Grant Foundation (BGF)
The recording will be posted to the BGF YouTube channel
Miércoles, 10 de diciembre, 10am
El medioambiente y consejos prácticos contra el Parkinson
Descripción: Una conversación con un coautor de “El Plan Parkinson”, que explica cómo las sustancias químicas presentes en los alimentos que comemos, el agua que bebemos y el aire que respiramos han provocado la enfermedad de Parkinson. El ponente también ofrecerá consejos prácticos para ayudar a las personas con EP a controlar sus síntomas y a sus familiares, vecinos y amigos a reducir el riesgo de desarrollar la enfermedad.
Presentador: Ray Dorsey, MD, MBA, Atria Health and Research Institute, coauthor de El Plan Parkinson
Anfitriona: PMD Alliance
La grabación se publicará en el canal de YouTube de PMD Alliance
Wednesday, December 10, 1pm
Movement Symptoms & Parkinson’s
Description: The speakers will answer listener questions about managing, treating, and living with movement symptoms. Part of the “Coffee Chat” webinar series.
Speakers:
Sneha Mantri, MD, MS, neurologist, Duke University
Matthew R. Burns, MD, PhD, neurologist, University of Florida College of Medicine
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
The recording may be posted to the PF YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist
Saturday, December 13, 10:30am (postponed from November 8)
The Parkinson’s Pandemic — Why Is It a Pandemic?
Description: The speaker will discuss what makes a pandemic, why PD is now a pandemic, the prognosis for society, how we can participate in research, and encourage legislators to fund research for better treatments and the hope for a cure. Part of the “Virtual Speaker Forum” webinar series.
Speaker: Bas Bloem, MD PhD, co-author of “Ending Parkinson’s Disease, a Recipe for Action,” Radboud University Medical Center, The Netherlands
Host: PD Active, Berkeley, CA
The webinar recording will be posted to the PD Active YouTube channel in the Webinars/Forums playlist
Wednesday, December 17, 12pm
My Parent Has PD: Am I At-Risk & What Can I Do?
Audience: Children of those with Parkinson’s
Description: The speakers will break down Parkinson’s genetic risk factors, what the research suggests reduces risk, and actionable steps to take as preventative measures, with special consideration for the perspective of someone whose parent has Parkinson’s. Part of the “Ask the Expert” webinar series.
Speakers:
Ray Dorsey, MD, MBA, Atria Health and Research Institute, co-author of “The Parkinson’s Plan”
Maliah Grant, daughter of retired NBA player Brian Grant, who was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson’s at age 36
Hosts:
PMD Alliance
Proactive Brain Health Alliance
The recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Miércoles, 17 de diciembre, 1pm
Mi vida con Parkinson a través de imágenes
Descripción: Comparta su experiencia con la enfermedad de Parkinson mediante imágenes relacionadas con ella. Para garantizar su privacidad durante esta hora interactiva, este programa no se grabará. Parte de la serie de seminarios web del Miércoles de Bienestar.
Presentador: Eric E. Espinoza, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Anfitriona: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
La grabación se publicará en el canal de YouTube de PF en la lista de reproducción del Miércoles de Bienestar
Thursday, December 18, 9am
Stress and Parkinson’s: Strategies to Manage the Strain
Description: Hear a panel of experts share strategies on responding to stress and limiting its harmful effects. Part of the “Third Thursday” webinar series (but on the 4th Thursday this month).
Multiple speakers
Host: Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF)
The webinar recording will be posted to the MJFF YouTube channel