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“Gait and Parkinson’s Disease” – Webinar Notes

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Person walking down a path

In April 2026, Dr. Nate Komer, a doctor of physical therapy, presented a detailed look at gait and Parkinson’s disease (PD) for a Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation (NWPF) webinar. Gait changes are among the most common and consequential effects of PD, and understanding what causes them is important for addressing them. For people living with PD, walking and gait require attention and effort. For most of those without PD, walking is done without thinking. 

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Inside the Science: Parkinson’s Research Today – Webinar Notes

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Hope happens when people with PD, researchers and clinicians work together
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In April 2026, the Parkinson’s Foundation hosted an expert briefing titled “Inside the Science: Parkinson’s Research Today.” Laurie Sanders, PhD, associate professor of neurology at Duke University, shared why she and many of her colleagues are increasingly optimistic about the direction of Parkinson’s disease research. Dr. Sanders focused on three key research areas — alpha-synuclein, mitochondrial function, and neuroinflammation — and explained how these pathways are now understood to be interconnected, opening new doors for disease-modifying therapies. This was a technical webinar. If this talk taught me anything, it’s that Parkinson’s disease is far more complex than most of us realize. I found myself looking up terms throughout — so consider this my best attempt at summarizing the science.

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