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“Stem Cells and Parkinson’s Disease” – Webinar Notes

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Two leading stem cell researchers shared updates on clinical trials for Parkinson’s Disease (PD) in a January 2026 webinar hosted by the American Parkinson Disease Association (apdaparkinson.org). Dr. Jun Takahashi detailed results from Japan’s induced pluripotent stem cell (iPS cell) transplant trial, while Dr. Claire Henchcliffe discussed her work on stem cell trials using both embryonic stem cells and personalized iPS cell approaches. This webinar and these notes are of interest to anyone curious about where stem cell research stands and what’s involved in these experimental treatments.

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“Exploring the Link Between Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s” – Webinar Notes

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Parkinson’s disease (PD), which affects movement, and Alzheimer’s disease (AD), which affects memory, seem like distinct conditions. Research reveals these brain disorders share biological patterns. In January 2026, The Michael J. Fox Foundation hosted a wide-ranging panel discussion exploring how Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and Lewy body dementia overlap, from symptoms to shared protein changes in the brain.

The panel included Dr. Melissa Armstrong, a movement disorder specialist who directs Lewy body dementia research at the University of Florida, Dr. Tom Tropea, chief medical officer at the Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders, and Fred Goldstein, who has cared for his father with Lewy body dementia and his mother with Alzheimer’s. Katie Kopil, senior vice president and head of clinical research at The Michael J. Fox Foundation, moderated.

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“Stress and Parkinson’s – Strategies to Manage the Strain” – Webinar Notes

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In December 2025, The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) hosted a panel discussion on stress and Parkinson’s disease (PD). The panel tackled how stress affects Parkinson’s symptoms and why stress happens. They explained the difference between acute stress (normal and temporary) and chronic stress (which causes real problems), and walked through the brain mechanisms that make symptoms worse when someone is stressed. Read our notes.

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“El medioambiente y consejos prácticos contra el Parkinson” – Notas del webinar

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En diciembre de 2025, PMD Alliance organizó una conversación en vivo en español con el Dr. Ray Dorsey, neurólogo especialista en trastornos del movimiento y director del Centro para el Cerebro y el Medio Ambiente.

El Dr. Dorsey, autor de los libros “Ending Parkinson’s Disease” y “The Parkinson’s Plan”, compartió información crucial sobre cómo las sustancias químicas en nuestro entorno contribuyen al aumento de casos de Parkinson y, lo más importante, qué podemos hacer al respecto.

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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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