In February 2026, Bianca Palushaj, MD, movement disorder neurologist at Stanford, spoke to Palo Alto Parkinson’s support group on the topic of “Rethinking the Gut in PD.” As part of that talk, she briefly described three observational gut-brain studies at Stanford that are recruiting participants. The studies welcome those with PD and healthy controls. View her talk and see relevant links.
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The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is starting a new virtual support group for teens (13-19 years old) whose parent has young onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD). The group begins on October 2, 2025, and will be held on the first Thursday of each month, 4-5pm PT. The group is a safe, welcoming space to share experiences with other teens, ask questions, and support one another. You are not alone! Sign up now to be added to the meeting reminder email list.
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On Tuesday, June 10, from 7-8:30pm, Stanford movement disorders specialist Margaret Ferris, MD, will be speaking to the Stanford Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) Support Group. Topics will include traveling, children, genetics, work, PD mimics, and a bit about upcoming stem cell trials. People in Northern California with YOPD can get the login details by contacting Robin Riddle.
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Many people associate palliative care with exclusively end-of-life care, but that’s a misconception. In November 2024, the Palo Alto PD Support Group hosted a talk with Stanford’s Dr. Jocelyn Jiao who shed light on the true nature of palliative care and its profound impact on individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Jiao is a movement disorder and palliative care specialist. Read our notes from her talk.
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