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“The Future of Biologically Defining and Staging PD, DLB and Related Disorders: What Do We Still Have to Learn to Transition to Clinic?” – Presentation Notes

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Dr. Kathleen Poston

The World Parkinson Congress (WPC) is a global, multi-day gathering of researchers, clinicians, care partners, advocates, and people living with PD that takes place every three years. This year, the 7th WPC took place from May 24–27, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona. I was excited to see Stanford neurologists presenting at WPC. Stanford’s movement disorders chief, Dr. Kathleen Poston, gave a talk titled “The Future of Biologically Defining and Staging PD, DLB and Related Disorders: What Do We Still Have to Learn to Transition to Clinic?” The talk was about moving promising research tools into everyday patient care.  

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Hablemos de Parkinson – Disfunción autonómica, 10 de junio, 5pm PT

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Dr. Ricardo López Castellanos

Regístrese hoy para el nuevo programa de la APDA, Hablemos de Parkinson el 10 de junio, con nuestro invitado especial el doctor Ricardo López Castellanos quien nos hablará sobre este tema con una perspectiva práctica, enfocándonos en comprender estos síntomas y qué se puede hacer para manejarlos. Juntos exploraremos estrategias para reconocer estos síntomas y hablaremos de pequeños cambios que pueden marcar una gran diferencia en su día a día.

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“Thriving Through Occupational Therapy: Everyday Energy Strategies,” Tuesday, June 9, 2pm PT

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Sydney Marshman, OTD

Living with PD can make everyday activities feel more exhausting than they used to – but small changes can make a big difference. This episode of Thriving Through Occupational Therapy will explore practical strategies to help people with PD protect their energy and manage symptoms. Expert guest, Sydney Marshman, OTD, OTR/L, BCG, will talk about simple ways to track symptoms, recognize energy drains, and pace daily activities so you can focus on what matters most.

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Attend meeting of advisory council working on national plan to end Parkinson’s, and join the listserv

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National Plan to End Parkinson’s

The inaugural meeting of the Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services (ACPRCS) will be held on Monday, June 29  from 7am-1pm PT.  Those in the Parkinson’s community may submit public comments and attend the meeting, to be webcast live by the US Department of Health and Human Services.  Federal agencies will provide an overview of their Parkinson’s programs.  Three members of the council are affiliated with American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA).  For updates related to the National Parkinson’s Plan, subscribe to an NIH listserv. 

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