Every month, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach produces a list of Parkinson’s-related webinars and virtual meetings with speakers. Here’s our March 2026 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 March 2026.
Monday, March 2, 10am
Disclosure of [PD] Diagnosis
Description: The speakers will discuss the emotional reasons someone may want to keep a Parkinson’s diagnosis to themselves, the pros and cons of telling family, friends and coworkers, and the burden of keeping the secret for the person with PD and their partner or spouse.
Speakers:
Emily Hall, LCSW
Gretchen Glenn, LCSW
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
This meeting is not recorded.
Monday, March 2, 12pm
Gait and Freezing in Parkinson’s
Description: The speaker will explain why gait changes happen and share practical tools and strategies to improve mobility.
Speaker: Mike Braitsch, PT
Host: Brian Grant Foundation (BGF)
The recording will be posted to the BGF YouTube channel
Martes, 3 de marzo, 10am
PD GENEration: por qué es clave la participación hispana y latina
Descripción: El orador y los participantes de PD GENEration de EE. UU. y América Latina discutirán lo que hemos aprendido del estudio hasta el momento, por qué es importante que la población hispana y latina participe y cómo usted puede beneficiarse al conocer los resultados de su prueba. Parte de la serie de seminarios web del Miércoles de Bienestar.
Presentador: Ignacio Mata, PhD, Cleveland Clinic
Panelistas:
Claudia Danker (EE.UU.)
Gloria Henao Cobo (Colombia)
Roberto Escobedo-Graham (México)
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
Wednesday, March 4, 9am
Stronger Together: Finding Resilience in Life with PD
Description: The speaker will explore strategies for coping with Parkinson’s, including emotional well-being, physical health, resilience, connection, and hope. Participants will reflect on the changes PD brings — including the grief that can accompany those changes — while gaining practical tools and encouragement. Part of the “Virtual Support Group” series.
Speaker: Gillian Schultz, PAC Program Director
Host: Parkinson Association of the Carolinas (PAC)
The recording may be posted to the PAC YouTube channel in the Virtual Support Group playlist
Wednesday, March 4, 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, Hartford neurosurgery nurse navigator
Host: Hartford Healthcare, Bridgeport, CT
This webinar is offered monthly and is not recorded.
Wednesday, March 4, 12pm
Caregiver Stress Syndrome is Real
Audience: PD Caregivers
Description: Learn about the significant impacts to a care partner’s health from the emotional and physical labor of supporting their loved one, as well as effective, research-based interventions to preserve the health of everyone involved.
Speaker: William J. Sieber, PhD, CPC, UC San Diego
Host: PMD Alliance
The recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Wednesday, March 4, 12pm
Staying Connected: Overcoming Communication Barriers [in PD]
Description: The speakers will explore how PD can affect communication. They will share simple, practical tips to make conversations easier and more successful, how technology can support clearer communication, and meaningful ways family members and friends can help with conversations. Part of the “Thriving Through Speech Therapy” series.
Speakers:
Corrine Casey, MA, SLP
Anna Reeve, MS, SLP
Host: APDA Northwest (APDA NW)
The webinar recording will be posted to the APDA NW YouTube channel in the Beyond Medication playlist
Thursday, March 5, 8am
Nutrition and Parkinson’s: Science, Strategies and What Really Matters
Description: The speaker will share the latest information about nutrition and Parkinson’s, including what research supports, what remains uncertain, and how you can make evidence-informed choices about your diet and nutrition to help you live well today. Part of the “Live Well Today” series.
Speaker: Richelle Flanagan, RD, person with Parkinson’s
Host: Davis Phinney Foundation (DPF)
The recording will be posted to the DPF website
Saturday, March 7, 7-11am
Learn More. Live Better. Parkinson’s Symposium
Description: This program finds the balance between a proactive approach and wondering what lies ahead.
Speakers:
Michelle Hill, MS, SLP, CDP Resurgence Neuro Rehab, Concord NC
Myriam Sollman, PhD, Prisma Health, Columbia, SC
Marlena Matusewicz, PsyD, ABPP, Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC
Matthew Gallegos, PT, DPT, JP2 Physical Therapy, Charlotte, NC
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF) Carolinas Chapter
We have no information about the recording of this event.
Sunday, March 8, 10am
Oh, Crap! It’s Parkinson’s: A Rebel’s Guide to Taking Back Control of Your Life
Audience: Women with PD
Description: The speaker was featured in Michael Okun and Ray Dorsey’s book “Ending Parkinson’s Disease” and recently published her own memoir about Parkinson’s titled “Oh Crap: It’s Parkinson’s”.
Speaker: Sara Whittingham, MD, anesthesiologist, Air Force veteran, endurance athlete, author, and person with young onset PD
Host: Twitchy Woman
The recording will be posted to the Events page of the Twitchy Woman website
Tuesday, March 10, 9am
L-Dopa Induced Dyskinesia
Description: The speaker and her team investigate functional changes in brain cells and circuits resulting from PD pathology and dopaminergic treatments. They developed rodent models that mimic various symptoms of PD, including L-Dopa-induced dyskinesia. Several treatment approaches identified by the team using these models have successfully progressed to clinical trials. Part of the “Research Spotlight” series.
Interviewer: Roger Barker, PhD, University of Cambridge, UK
Speaker: Angela Cenci Nilsson, MD, PhD, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
Host: World Parkinson Coalition (WPC)
The recording will be posted to the WPC YouTube channel in the Research Spotlight playlist
Tuesday, March 10, 4pm
Deciphering PD Medical Lingo
Description: Part of the “Conversations with a Doc” quarterly speaker series.
Speaker: Justin P. Martello, MD, MedStar Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
Host: Maryland Association for Parkinson Support (MAPS)
The recording will be posted to the MAPS YouTube channel
Tuesday, March 10, 4pm
Rethinking Intimacy in Young-Onset PD
Audience: Young Onset Parkinson’s
Description: The speaker will discuss the importance of sex and intimacy as well as common barriers to intimacy and how those can overlap with Young-Onset Parkinson’s disease symptoms. She will also offer guidance on practical approaches to touch and physical connection. Part of the “Young Onset Parkinson’s” series.
Speaker: Jessica Szymas MA, LMHC, LPC, CST
Hosts:
PMD Alliance
Young Onset Parkinson’s Network
A recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel in the YOPD Playlist
Wednesday, March 11, 10am
Expert Briefing Tremor, Shakes, & Everything in Between
Description: The speaker will explore the wide spectrum of motor symptoms, how they evolve, and strategies for managing them. Part of the “Wellness Wednesday” series.
Speaker: Okeanis Vaou, MD, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
The recording may be posted to the PF YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist
Wednesday, March 11, 12pm
What is the Microbiome and Why it Matters in Parkinson’s
Description: The speaker will explore the emerging science behind the gut–brain connection and how diet, particularly fiber, plays a critical role in digestive and neurological health. She will also share the story behind NeuroFiber, a prebiotic fiber bar developed for people living with PD.
Speaker: Beth Statkus, food scientist, Sorridi Therapeutics co-founder
Host: Neuro Challenge (Sarasota, FL)
The recording will be posted to the Neuro Challenge video library
Thursday, March 12, 12pm
Essential Vitamins and Deficiencies: Bone Health, Mood, and Energy
Description: The speaker will explain why Vitamin D is a non-negotiable for maintaining bone density and mood stability, and how the B-vitamin family acts as a vital support system for nerve health and cognitive function. Learn the practical steps required to assess your own vitamin levels through proper testing and how to safely correct deficiencies without interfering with your medications. Part of the “Food is Medicine for Parkinson’s” series.
Speaker: Tanya Denne, ND, Fountain Valley, CA
Hosts:
No Silver Bullet 4 PD, United Kingdom
BD Buddy, United Kingdom
A recording may be posted to the No Silver Bullet 4 PD YouTube channel
Tuesday, March 17, 10am
Innovations in Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Symptoms
Audience: Healthcare professionals
Description: Navigating transitions between the emergency department, inpatient, and outpatient can be challenging for patients and medical care team members. This discussion will highlight the significance of care team communication and collaboration and learning opportunities from different hospitals’ successes and challenges. Part of the “Parkinson’s Professional Exchange” series. (CEUs offered)
Moderator: Sneha Mantri, MD, MS, Duke Health, Durham, NC
Speakers:
Nicholas Thalken, DO
Annie Brooks, MSW
Maggie Ivancic, MSW, LCSW
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
The recording may be posted to the PF YouTube channel
Tuesday, March 17, 12pm
Beyond Meds: Assistive Devices for Sexual Health and Intimacy
Description: The speaker will explain how MV.Health clinician-created Uro/Gyn devices could help improve sexual health through targeted stimulation. Improve localized blood flow, reduce muscle tension, and enhance nerve sensation to reduce pelvic pain, erectile dysfunction, vaginal dryness, and more.
Speaker: Soum Rakshit, CEO, MV.Health, London, UK
Host: PMD Alliance
The recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Wednesday, March 18, 8am
Leave Nothing to Chance: Be Prepared for Your Hospital Visit
Description: The speaker will address the important steps to include in preparing for any visit to the hospital.
Speaker: David Baum, Parkinson Social Network Board Director
Host: Parkinson’s Social Network (PSN)
The recording may be posted to the PSN YouTube channel
Wednesday, March 18, 9am
Practical Cooking Tips and Recipes for Parkinson’s Disease
Description: The speaker will share practical recipes beneficial for those with PD. This program is for anyone looking for new meal ideas, inspiration, or helpful tips. Feel free to bring recipes that you love to share! Part of the “Wellness Wednesday” series.
Speakers: Jasmine Nixon-Davis, senior majoring in social work, UNC Charlotte
Host: Parkinson Association of the Carolinas (PAC)
The recording may be posted to the PAC YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist
Wednesday, March 18, 10am
Navigating the Emergency Room with Parkinson’s
Description: The speaker will provide practical tools and strategies to help you or your loved one communicate effectively with healthcare providers, ensure timely access to medications, and avoid common pitfalls in the emergency department. Part of the “Wellness Wednesday: Social Engagement” series.
Speaker: Ripley Hensley, BSN, RN, PhD student
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
The recording may be posted to the PF YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist
Wednesday, March 18, 11am
Planning for Future Care: A Carepartner Perspective
Audience: PD Caregivers
Description: The speaker will help attendees recognize when additional support may be helpful, while honoring individual choices and independence, understand different types of care, prepare ahead for home safety considerations, how to have conversations about care preferences and wishes, questions to ask in-home care agencies, and more.
Speaker: Paige Farquharson, Right at Home, Omaha, NE
Host: Parkinson Society of British Columbia (PSBC)
The recording may be posted to the PSBC YouTube channel
Wednesday, March 18, 11am
Women & Parkinson’s: Raising Our Voices for Change
Description: The speaker will discuss how women with Parkinson’s experience symptoms differently than men, barriers to care and treatment options, resources and tools available for women, and how to advocate for better care and research into women with Parkinson’s. An author also joins the conversation to share her own personal journey with Parkinson’s, captured in her book, “In This Faulty Machine: A Memoir of Loss and Transformation.”
Speakers:
Veronica Bruno, MD, MPH, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Kathy Page, author, person with Parkinson’s
Host: Parkinson Canada
The webinar recording may be posted to the Parkinson Canada YouTube channel
Miércoles, 18 de marzo, 1pm
Medicine Alternativa: Mucuna y Levodopa Sintética
Descripción: Aprenda sobre la mucuna, una fuente natural del aminoácido L-Dopa (Levodopa), precursor esencial de la dopamina, un neurotransmisor fundamental para la función neurológica y motora. Por seguridad, todos los tratamientos de medicina alternativa deben utilizarse bajo supervisión médica. Parte de la serie “Saber es Vivir.”
Presentador: A. Enrique Martinez Nunez, MD, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Anfitriona: PMD Alliance
La grabación se publicará en el canal de YouTube de PMD Alliance en la lista de reproducción del Saber es Vivir
Wednesday, March 18, 4pm
A Veteran’s Guide: Navigating Parkinson’s and Mental Health Together
Audience: Veterans and care partners
Description: Topics include a new approach to healing the emotional wounds of war and navigating PD for veterans. Part of the “Virtual Education” series.
Speakers:
Anna Cervantes-Mayville, BA, MSW Candidate
Daniel Kent Leventhal, MD, PhD, VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI
Host: Michigan Parkinson Foundation (MPF)
The recording will be posted to the MPF YouTube channel in the Virtual Education Series playlist
Thursday, March 19, 9am
Sleep and Parkinson’s: What’s Going On (and What Can Help)
Description: A panel of experts will discuss what researchers are learning about the connection between sleep and Parkinson’s, particularly in light of the fact that REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) is linked to Parkinson’s risk and can appear years before other symptoms. Part of the “Third Thursday” series.
Multiple speakers
Host: Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF)
The webinar recording will be posted to the MJFF YouTube channel
Thursday, March 19, 11:30am
Understanding Cognition & Thinking Changes in Parkinson’s
Audience: Veterans and care partners
Description: The speakers will explore how PD impacts cognitive function and what veterans and care partners can do to recognize, manage, and adapt to these changes. They will discuss when to seek additional support, how the VA addresses cognitive health, and which tools and therapies may help maintain brain function and quality of life. Part of the “Wellness Wednesday: Social Engagement” series.
Speakers:
Anita Sim, PhD, Minneapolis VA Health Care System
Christy Becker, MA, SLP, Minneapolis VA Health Care System
Konner Kielman, OTD, Minneapolis VA Health Care System
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
The recording may be posted to the PF YouTube channel in the Veteran’s Resources playlist
Monday, March 23, 12:30-2pm
Parkinson’s Dementia: Down to Earth Answers for Navigating the Road Ahead
Description: The speaker will bridge the gap between complex science and daily reality in coping with Parkinson’s dementia. She will provide provide clear, practical information on what to expect and how to manage cognitive symptoms for long-term survival and quality of life.
Speaker: Rimona Weil, PhD, MBBS, University College London, UK
Host: No Silver Bullet
A recording may be posted to the No Silver Bullet 4 PD YouTube channel
Miércoles, 25 de marzo, 10am
Comprendiendo la conexión del eje intestino-cerebro en la EP
Descripción: Un experto explicará el papel del sistema gastrointestinal, la microbiota intestinal y los mecanismos biológicos que pueden relacionarlos con los síntomas motores y no motores de esta afección. Parte de la serie de seminarios web del Miércoles de Bienestar.
Presentador: Pamela J Urrutia, PhD, Universidad de Chile
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
Wednesday, March 25, 11am
Coping with Emotions in Parkinson’s Disease
Description: Understanding the emotional changes that occur with Parkinson’s can help limit frustration.
Host: Banner Health, Phoenix, AZ
We have no information about the recording of this event.
Wednesday, March 25, 1-2:30pm
Lifestyle Interventions and Living Well With PD [YOPD]
Audience: Young Onset Parkinson’s
Description: Expert speakers—including individuals living with Parkinson’s—will address both the practical and emotional challenges of YOPD. Participants will gain tools and guidance to support daily life, decision-making, and long-term planning. Part one of the three-part “YOPD Virtual Lecture Series”.
Hosts:
American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
Stonybrook Southampton Hospital
Barry & Florence Friedberg JCC
Marlene Myerson JCC, Manhattan
A recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel in the YOPD Playlist
Thursday, March 26, 11am
Keeping Parkinson’s Research on Track
Description: Hear from three inaugural APDA Bridge Funding awardees on strategies to improve the walking of someone with PD, generating dopamine neurons from stem cells, and cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers for Parkinson’s disease. Part of the “Dr. Gilbert Hosts” series.
Moderator: Rebecca Gilbert, MD, PhD, chief mission officer, American Parkinson Disease Association
Speakers:
Helen Hwang, MD, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO
Franchino Porciuncula, PT, DScPT, EdD, Boston University, Boston, MA
Donghe Yang, PhD, Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York, NY
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
The webinar recording will be posted to the APDA YouTube channel in the Dr. Gilbert Hosts playlist
Thursday, March 26, 11am
What Is Physical Therapy? (And Why It’s More Than Exercise)
Description: In part one of this three-part series, “Beyond Exercise: Understanding Physical Therapy and How It Fits Into Your Life,” the speaker will cover what physical therapy actually does for people with PD, and dispel misconceptions. Part of the “Moving Forward” series.
Speaker: Emily Ramon, PT, DPT, NCS,
Host: Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles (PCLA)
The recording may be posted to the PCLA YouTube channel in the Moving Forward playlist
Saturday, March 28, 6am-12pm
Parkinson’s Expo
Description: Livestreamed presentations from renowned Parkinson’s experts and the opportunity to view the sponsors and resources available on the Parkinson’s Expo website, ParkinsonsExpo.org.
Host: Neuro Challenge, Sarasota, FL
The recording will be posted to the Neuro Challenge video library
Tuesday, March 31, 11am
Navigating Parkinson’s Changes in a Parent
Audience: Adult Child PD Caregivers
Description: The speaker will translate mood, mind, and movement changes into clear and compassionate strategies for adult child caregivers. She will provide real-world examples, checklists, simple tracking tools, and step-by-step plans. Participants will be better able to spot patterns, respond in the moment, communicate with clinicians, support safety, dignity, and independence, reduce conflict, prevent crises, and stay connected. Part of the “Caring with Confidence” series.
Speaker: Lianna Marie, former adult child caregiver, author
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
The recording will be posted to the APDA YouTube channel in the Caring With Confidence playlist