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“Gut-Brain & Parkinson’s Disease” – Notes from Stanford Seminar, January 10, 2026

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On January 10, 2026, Stanford Medicine hosted a seminar on “Gut-Brain & Parkinson’s Disease”, exploring how the gastrointestinal tract may hold the key to both the origin and early detection of the disease.  This seminar shared the latest between bioengineering and clinical neurology, presenting a compelling case for the “Body-First” hypothesis—the idea that Parkinson’s pathology may begin in the gut due to environmental triggers before reaching the brain.  The featured Stanford speakers in different fields included movement disorder neurologists Dr. Kathleen Poston and Dr. Bianca Palushaj, neurogastroenterologist Dr. Leila Neshatian, and researcher Yasmine Kehnemouyi, PhD candidate, and ended with a panel moderated by bioengineer Dr. Todd Coleman.   These are notes from the seminar. 

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“The Gut-Brain in Parkinson’s Disease,” Seminar, January 10, 2026, at Stanford or Virtual – Register now

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The Stanford Medicine Poston Research Laboratory is co-hosting a seminar for Individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease and anyone else interested in exploring the gut-brain relationship in this disease. This hybrid seminar – virtual and in-person on Stanford campus – runs from 3-5:30pm PT on Saturday, January 10, 2026, and includes free parking, food, and drinks for in-person attendees.

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Register now for the PANC Parkinson’s Conference on Saturday, October 18, 8am-3pm, Roseville, CA

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The Parkinson Association of Northern California (PANC) is hotsting its annual conference both in person and virtually again this year. The program features a highly sought-after group of PD experts, movement disorder specialists, neurophysical therapists, and other experts who will guide an information and resource-packed day. Everyone is welcome to learn about Parkinson’s, its impact, and options for living well. Attendees will receive a recording after the event. Keep reading for all the details.

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Dr. Michael Okun Addressing PD Prevention and PD Treatment at Three Local Venues, September 2025 – RSVP Now

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Dr. Michael Okun

World-renowned Parkinson’s disease expert Dr. Michael Okun is on a national book tour, sharing the science, stories, and urgency behind The Parkinson’s Plan, his new bestseller.  Luckily, we have lined him up for three events in our local area — Palo Alto (Sept. 24), San Jose (Sept. 25), and Menlo Park (Sept. 25).  (The Belmont venue can no longer accommodate us so we have moved to Menlo Park.).  Dr. Okun will detail some of the 25 steps necessary to lower your risk of developing Parkinson’s and, if you have PD, slowing decline.  He will be in conversation with Stanford’s APDA Information & Referral Center Coordinator Robin Riddle.  Space is limited at each venue, and advance registration is required.  Read more about Dr. Okun’s talk and RSVP now.

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