Every month, Stanford Parkinson’s Community Outreach produces a list of Parkinson’s-related webinars and virtual meetings with speakers. Here’s our April 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 April 2026.
Wednesday, April 1, 9am
Update in Parkinson’s Disease Management
Description: The speaker will share the newest insights and strategies in PD management. Part of the “Virtual Support Group” series.
Speaker: Danielle Englert, MD, Atrium Health Neuroscience Institute, Charlotte, NC
Host: Parkinson Association of the Carolinas (PAC)
The recording may be posted to the PAC YouTube channel in the Virtual Support Group playlist
Wednesday, April 1, 10am
Improve with Improv for Parkinson’s
Description: Through guided improv games and exercises, participants will be invited to connect, share, move, and laugh together. No prior improv or performance experience is needed—just a willingness to show up and participate at your own comfort level. Part of the “Wellness Wednesday: Social Engagement” series.
Speaker: Lisa Bany, The Second City
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
The recording may be posted to the PF YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist
Wednesday, April 1, 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.
Thursday, April 2, 11am
Vulnerability, Misinformation, and the Power of Pause
Audience: Dementia caregivers. Not specific to Parkinson’s Disease (though hosted by a PD organization)
Description: The speaker will explore the shifts in thinking and decision-making that come with dementia and how they can make individuals more vulnerable to misinformation, impulsiveness, and scams — and more importantly, how we can respond. Part of the “Unlocking Strength Within” series.
Speaker: Brandi Hackett, LCSW, director of support services, Lewy Body Dementia Association
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
The webinar recording will be posted to the APDA YouTube channel in the Unlocking the Strength Within playlist
Friday, April 3, 8-9:30am
Emerging Therapies for Parkinson’s 2026
Description: The speakers will discuss a wide range of topics including treatments in trials targeting alpha-synuclein and neuroinflammation; updates about gene therapy, cell therapy, and deep brain stimulation; recent research about the gut-brain axis and what it means for future treatments; low-dose carbon monoxide; and more. Part of the “Live Well Today” series.
Speakers:
Soania Mathur, MD, family physician (ret), person with PD
Michael Okun, MD, University of Florida
Host: Davis Phinney Foundation (DPF)
The recording will be posted to the DPF website
Miércoles, 4 de abril, 10am-2pm
Hacia Adelante: los tratamientos del Parkinson
Descripción: Los ponentes explorarán las opciones de tratamiento para el Parkinson, incluyendo medicamentos y cirugía, el manejo de nuevos síntomas y cambios, y conocerán los recursos disponibles para personas con Parkinson en el sur de California.
Varios oradores
Anfitriona: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF), California Chapter
La grabación se publicará en el canal de YouTube de PF
Monday, April 6, 10am
Speech & Swallowing
No Description Available
Speakers:
Lauren Sharpe-Payne, SLP, Philadelphia & Richmond VA PADRECC
Brittany Reed, SLP, Philadelphia & Richmond VA PADRECC
Host: Philadelphia & Richmond Veterans Administration (VA) Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education and Clinical Center (PADRECC)
At the meeting time, join here
Meeting ID: 227 305 847 316
Passcode: TXmDJU
Telephone: 872-701-0185 (ID: 666 709 920#)
Questions? Contact Jessica Kaplan, phone 804-675-5931, Philadelphia & Richmond VA
This meeting is not recorded.
Tuesday, April 7, 10am
Balance 101: Understanding Unsteadiness [in PD]
Description: Learn more about how PD impacts balance, including why balance changes occur, what contributes to feelings of unsteadiness, and what specific aspects of balance are affected by Parkinson’s. Part of the “Let’s Keep Moving with APDA” series.
Moderator: Teresa Baker, PT
Speaker: Timothy Nordahl, PT, clinical research physical therapist, Boston University
Host: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
The webinar recording will be posted to the APDA YouTube channel in the Let’s Keep Moving playlist
Wednesday, April 8, 10am
Expert Briefing – Inside the Science: Parkinson’s Research Today
Description: The speaker will focus on three key research areas shaping PD research momentum: alpha-synuclein, mitochondrial function, and inflammation. Participants will gain a snapshot of the latest discoveries, where science is headed, and how these advances may guide new and more effective treatments. Part of the “Wellness Wednesday” series.
Speaker: Laurie Sanders, PhD, Duke University, Durham, NC
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
The recording may be posted to the PF YouTube channel
Wednesday, April 8, 12pm
Description: A lead researcher of the SPARX trials explains how different types and intensities of exercise may impact Parkinson’s progression and what this research means for people living with Parkinson’s today.
Speaker: Daniel Corcos, PhD, Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago
Host: Brian Grant Foundation (BGF)
The recording will be posted to the BGF YouTube channel
Wednesday, April 8, 12pm
Vision in Parkinson’s: What Concerns You Most?
Description: People with PD call in before the event to an AI-generated, anonymous survey to submit details about their vision. Then join the live presentation tailored to webinar attendees input. Survey closes April 6. See the registration webpage for survey details and the phone number to participate.
Speaker: Shahnaz Miri, MD, MBA, Vision Neurology Center, San Francisco, CA, founder and CEO, Iatrion Inc.
Host: PMD Alliance
A recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel
Four Thursdays, April 9, 16, 23, 30, 10:30am
PD Voice Lab: Building the Ultimate Voice & Speech Home Practice Program
Description: In this hands-on, interactive four-week workshop, a speech-language pathologist will guide participants in building their own personalized Parkinson’s voice and speech home practice program — step by step, together as a group. This is not a drop‑in program. Each session builds on the one before it. Part of the “Beyond Medication” series.
Speaker: Sarah Awde, SLP, speech-language pathologist, founder, Silver Speech Innovations, Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
Host: APDA Northwest (APDA NW)
The webinar recording will be posted to the APDA NW YouTube channel in the Beyond Medication playlist
Friday, April 10, 8am-12pm
Minnesota Spring Parkinson’s Symposium
Description: Topics include myths and misconceptions of Parkinson’s, non-motor symptoms and how PD affects all body systems, caregiving as a gift and how to thrive without a gift receipt. A panel discussion will close out the day.
Multiple speakers
Hosts:
Parkinson’s Foundation, Minnesota Chapter
American Parkinson Disease Association, Minnesota Chapter
University of Minnesota Medical School
We have no information about the recording of this event.
Saturday, April 11, 6:30am-1pm
Ochsner’s 18th Annual Parkinson’s Disease Symposium
Description: Learn about symptoms, treatment options and strategies to help navigate the challenges of living with PD.
Multiple speakers
Hosts:
Parkinson’s Foundation, Gulf Coast Chapter
Ochsner Health, Louisiana
We have no information about the recording of this event.
Saturday, April 11, 8am-12pm
New Jersey & Pennsylvania Chapter Symposium
Description: Learn about the latest treatments, ongoing research, and resources available locally and beyond.
Multiple speakers
Hosts:
Parkinson’s Foundation, New Jersey and Pennsylvania Chapter
We have no information about the recording of this event.
Saturday, April 11, 8am-12pm
New York Chapter Parkinson’s Symposium
Description: Learn about the latest treatments, ongoing research, and resources available locally and beyond.
Multiple speakers
Hosts:
Parkinson’s Foundation, New York chapter
We have no information about the recording of this event.
Saturday, April 11, 9:45am-1pm
Parkinson’s Disease Symposium: The Gut-Brain Connection
Description: Interdisciplinary overview of the gut–brain connection, the microbiome, practical “food for health” strategies in PD, and moderated Q&A panels to provide perspective on common challenges.
Speakers: Movement Disorder Staff, Rush University Medical Center
Hosts:
Parkinson’s Foundation (PF), Midwest Chapter
Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
We have no information about the recording of this event.
Saturday-Monday, April 11-13, 4pm-12:30am
Insight Into Parkinson’s Conference
Description: PD experts, clinicians, and advocates will discuss the latest research, treatments, medical advancements, and strategies to live well with Parkinson’s.
Multiple speakers
Host: PD Warrior, Australia
Free to attend the live stream. $99AUD for on-demand viewing.
Sunday, April 12, 8-11:30am
New England Chapter Parkinson’s Symposium
Description: Learn about symptoms, treatment options and strategies to help navigate the challenges of living with PD.
Speakers:
Sarah Dodwell, MD, MaineHealth Neurology, Scarborough, ME
William Stamey, MD, MaineHealth Neurology, Brunswick, ME
Nicola Bothwick, associate director, clinical research, PD GENEration study
Hosts:
Parkinson’s Foundation, New England Chapter
MaineHealth
We have no information about the recording of this event.
Sunday, April 12, 10am
The Boys of Summer Part III: Short Stop
Audience: Women with PD
Description: Screening of the third film in the award-winning documentary series – Boys of Summer, which follows the filmmaker’s father’s journey with Parkinson’s. A discussion about the film will follow the screening.
Speaker: Robert Cochrane, PhD
Host: Twitchy Woman
The recording will be posted to the Events page of the Twitchy Woman website
Tuesday, April 14, 4pm
What’s Different About Adaptive DBS?
Audience: Young Onset Parkinson’s
Description: The speaker will explain the differences between classic deep brain stimulation (DBS) devices, that emits the same stimulation at the same level all the time, and adaptive DBS which is able to analyze your day-to-day brain signals and adjust its output to more closely match your brain’s natural rhythms.
Speaker: Francisco Ponce, MD, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, AZ
Hosts:
PMD Alliance
Young Onset Parkinson’s Network
A recording may be posted to the PMD Alliance YouTube channel in the YOPD Playlist
Wednesday, April 15, 9am
Home Modification for Safety and Accessibility
Description: The speaker will share simple modifications that can reduce the risk of falls, injury, and hospital re-admissions, thus promoting independence, and maintaining good quality of life for individuals living with Parkinson’s. Part of the “Wellness Wednesday” series.
Speakers: Caryn Fidalgo, OT
Host: Parkinson Association of the Carolinas (PAC)
The recording may be posted to the PAC YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist
Wednesday, April 15, 10am
Speaking & Swallowing in Parkinson’s
Description: The speaker will explain why voice and swallowing challenges occur in PD and how they may progress over time to affect communication and nutrition. The session will highlight the essential role of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) in identifying, assessing, and managing these changes. Practical strategies, therapeutic approaches, and supportive tools will be shared. Part of the “Wellness Wednesday” series.
Speaker: Jessica Ackerman, MS, SLP, Speak Steady Parkinson’s Voice Reset Program, Narragansett, RI
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
The recording may be posted to the PF YouTube channel in the Wellness Wednesday playlist
Thursday, April 16, 9am
What Causes Parkinson’s Disease?
Description: A panel of experts will break down what we know about the cause of PD so far and how ongoing research is attempting to answer this critical question to develop treatments that can slow, stop – and one day prevent – the disease. 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
Friday, April 17, 3pm
Building Self-Advocacy Skills in Healthcare
Description: Learn key skills, language, and strategies to feel prepared before, during, and after medical appointments. Specifically, how to ask effective questions, communicate concerns clearly, understand patient rights, and navigate power dynamics in healthcare settings, all while respecting personal autonomy and individual needs.
Speaker: Sheila Wijayasinghe, MD, Toronto, Canada
Host: Parkinson Society of British Columbia (PSBC)
The recording may be posted to the PSBC YouTube channel
Saturday, April 18, 10-11:30am
Constipation and Gastrointestinal Issues in Parkinson’s
Description: Learn how constipation, nausea, and decreased appetite relate to PD, when you should talk to the doctor and how it is managed.
Speaker: Sara Batya, PeaceHealth Neurology, Springfield, OR
Host: Brian Grant Foundation (BGF)
The recording will be posted to the BGF YouTube channel
Saturday, April 18, 1-3pm
Advocacy in Action: Your Voice in Healthcare, Community, and Policy
Description: Four speakers will share their expertise so you can better advocate for yourself and your loved one with PD in the healthcare setting, in the community, and in public policy.
Speakers:
Joshua Kreiss, MD, MPhil, Tahoe Forest Health System, Truckee, CA
Steven Phillips, MD, Geriatric Care Specialist, Sparks, NV
Mindy Lokshin, MD (ret), PSCNN co-founder, Reno, NV
Jared Giarusso-Khlok, Michael J. Fox Foundation
Host: Parkinson Support Center of Northern Nevada (PSCNN)
The recording will be posted to the PSCNN YouTube channel
Tuesday, April 21, 10am
PD Research Update: The Trials That Matter NOW
Description: The speaker will discuss her research results that show the combined effect of targeted exercise, nutrition, and stress management is significantly more impactful than each element alone. She will share how lifestyle choices can influence the age of onset and the long-term trajectory of the disease and explain what your genetic profile means for your lifestyle plan.
Speaker: Joanne Trinh, PhD, Institute of Neurogenetics, Lübeck, Germany
Host: No Silver Bullet 4 PD, United Kingdom
A recording may be posted to the No Silver Bullet 4 PD YouTube channel
Tuesday, April 21, 11am
Gait and Parkinson’s
Description: The speaker will discuss the challenges that come along with walking and PD. He will cover the most common walking impairments that come with PD including shuffling gait, freezing of gait and decreased arm swing. He will then discuss ways to help improve your walking mechanics with exercise. Part of the “Meet the Expert” series.
Speaker: Nate Coomer, PT
Host: Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation (NWPF)
The recording may be posted to the NWPF Vimeo channel
Miércoles, 22 de abril, 10am
Esenciales del Parkinson: lo que usted y su familia deben saber
Descripción: Infórmese sobre las causas, los síntomas y el manejo de la enfermedad de Parkinson, así como sobre cómo participar en investigaciones. Parte de la serie “Miércoles de Bienestar.”
Presentador: Federico Rodriguez-Porcel, MD, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
Anfitriona: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
La grabación se publicará en el canal de YouTube de PF
Wednesday, April 22, 1pm
Employment and Parkinson’s: Understanding Your Rights and Protections
Audience: Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD)
Description: Get a practical overview of workplace rights and protections for people with Parkinson’s, plus tips for making informed decisions and advocating for yourself. Part two of the three-part “YOPD Virtual Lecture Series” series.
Hosts:
American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
Stonybrook Southampton Hospital, Southampton, NY
Barry & Florence Friedberg JCC, Oceanside, NY
Marlene Myerson JCC, Manhattan
A recording will be posted to the APDA YouTube channel
Thursday, April 23, 11am-12:30pm
The Science of Moving: Why We Move Differently with PD (and How PT Helps)
Description: The speaker will help attendees understand their bodies, take an active role in their care, and build sustainable movement strategies that extend far beyond the clinic or insurance limitations. Part one of the “Taking Control: A PT’s Guide to Mastering PD Symptoms” series.
Speaker: Emily Ramon, PT
Host: Parkinson’s Community Los Angeles (PCLA)
The conference recording will be posted to the PCLA YouTube channel
Thursday, April 23, 11:30am-1pm
Latest Advances in Parkinson’s Treatments: What Veterans Need to Know
Audience: Veterans and veteran caregivers
Description: The speakers will explore the latest evidence-based treatments available to veterans living with PD, including emerging therapies and clinical trial opportunities. Learn how to access treatments through the VA system and understand which options may be right for you or your loved one. Part of the “Wellness Wednesday” series.
Speakers:
Pavan Vaswani, MD, PhD, Philadelphia VA Medical Center, University of Pennsylvania
George Kannarkat, MD, PhD, Penn Neurology, Grandview Hospital, Sellersville, PA
Host: Parkinson’s Foundation (PF)
The recording may be posted to the PF YouTube channel in the Veteran Resources playlist
Monday, April 27, 12pm
Getting Real® for Advanced Stage Care Partners & Adult Children
Audience: Advance Stage Care Partners and Adult Children
Description: Ask questions and share experiences. Leave with advice, resources, and new community connections to support you. Part of the “Care Partners Connect, Getting Real” series.
Speaker: Reversa Joseph, MD, movement disorder specialist, Mercy Health, Mason, OH
Host: PMD Alliance
This event will not be recorded.