We’re excited to welcome Martina Mancini, Ph.D. (USA) as a Roundtable host at #WPC2026!
Her session will explore what’s new in gait and mobility research and the pipeline of advances for Parkinson’s.
View the Scientific Program:
https://wpc2026.org/ScientificProgram
Join our next WPC Research Spotlight! 🔬
March 10, 12 PM ET: Angela Cenci Nilsson, MD, PhD (Lund University) joins WPC President Roger Barker to discuss L-DOPA–induced dyskinesia and the latest Parkinson’s research.
Register:
https://www.worldpdcoalition.org/WPCResearchSpotlight2026
Love to sing? 🎶 Attending the 7th World Parkinson Congress in Phoenix?
If you’re registered for #WPC2026, sign up for the WPC Global Choir!
Next online rehearsal: March 9
Learn more: https://wpc2026.org/choir
(Photo by Per Riggare at WPC 2023)
PD GENEration, powered by the Parkinson’s Foundation, provides no-cost genetic testing and genetic counseling for people living with Parkinson’s.
For the first time, it’s coming to the 7th World Parkinson Congress Clinical Research Village.
Learn more:
https://wpc2026.org/genetictesting
oin our next WPC Research Spotlight! 🔬
March 10, 12 PM ET: Angela Cenci Nilsson, MD, PhD (Lund University) joins WPC President Roger Barker to discuss L-DOPA–induced dyskinesia and the latest Parkinson’s research.
Register:
https://www.worldpdcoalition.org/WPCResearchSpotlight2026
The Arizona @dbacks.com are partnering with the 7th World Parkinson Congress to welcome delegates to Chase Field on May 23 as the D-backs take on the Rockies. ⚾
🎟 Discounted WPC seating
🌭 All-you-can-eat sections
💙 Supports the WPC
--> https://wpc2026.org/diamondbacksbaseball
New WPC Blog Post!
Why My 5-week Cycling Journey To The World Parkinson Congress (WPC) Has Taken Over 40 Years
by Steven Iseman
Read here: https://www.worldpdcongress.org/home/2026/2/16/why-my-5-week-cycling-journey-to-the-world-parkinson-congress-wpc-has-taken-over-40-years
#Parkinsons
2,300+ downloads and growing! 🎙️
Explore the world of #Parkinsons disease through the lens of the #WorldParkinsonCongress — featuring voices, insights, and stories from across the global community.
Listen now: https://www.worldpdcoalition.org/podcasts
#Podcast #wpc2026
Steven Iseman (WPC #PedaltoPhoenix – Team Route 66) joins the Hear, Here Parkinson’s Podcast to share his Chicago–Phoenix ride for #WPC2026, reflect on #cycling UK–Barcelona for WPC 2023, and talk about living well with #Parkinsons.
🎧 Listen: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-p2sgi-...
The WPC has named the Top 10 finalists for the #WPC2026 Short Film Competition 🎬
These powerful films share real stories of life with #Parkinsons.
🗳 Vote for the People’s Choice Award by April 2, 2026!
Winner announced at 7th World Parkinson Congress.
https://wpc2026.org/shortfilmcompetition
Nominations are open for the WPC Awards, honoring individuals making a meaningful impact for people living with #Parkinsons. Awardees recognized at #WPC2026.
🔗 https://wpc2026.org/awards
Our friend Becca Miller shared this sweet photo with the WPC Red Thread Project—Parky the Raccoon through the years. As we mark 20 years of the World Parkinson Congress, we honor the dedication, perseverance, and shared purpose of the Parkinson’s community.
Have you attended a WPC? Which one?
The Parkinson’s Performance Lounge is back at the World Parkinson Congress! 🎶✨ A night of music, laughter, improv, and performances by WPC delegates.
Have a talent to share? Apply now and take the stage!
--> https://wpc2026.org/performancelounge
#wpc2026 #Parkinsons
🚨 Late-Breaking Abstracts are now open for #WPC2026!
🗓️ Submit Feb 12–25, 2026
📍 Phoenix, AZ | May 24–27
Registration is open—learn more at wpc2026.org
#ParkinsonsResearch
Another wonderful photo from Sara Correal of Power for Parkinson’s 💜
Showing the strength and connection of the Parkinson’s community.
Share your Red Thread photo:
👉 wpc2026.org/redthreadproject
Nominations are now open for the WPC Awards—honoring individuals and teams making a meaningful impact in the Parkinson’s community.
Award recipients will be recognized at WPC 2026 in Phoenix, May 24–27.
Nominate by March 27, 2026.
--> https://wpc2026.org/awards
🚨 Late-Breaking Abstracts are now open for #WPC2026!
🗓️ Submit Feb 12–25, 2026
📍 Phoenix, AZ | May 24–27
Registration is open—learn more at wpc2026.org
#ParkinsonsResearch
Love this group photo from Sara Correal of Power for Parkinson's
Showing the strength and connection of the Parkinson’s community.
Share your Red Thread photo:
👉 wpc2026.org/redthreadproject
Providing childcare at #WPC2026 helps make the Congress more accessible for parents with young children—including those living with Parkinson’s and early-career researchers. Space is limited and first-come, first-served. Learn more: https://wpc2026.org/childcareroom
I Want To Understand PD Research, But I’m Not A Scientist!
by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, PhD American Parkinson Disease Association
Read here: https://www.worldpdcongress.org/home/2026/2/2/i-want-to-understand-pd-research-but-im-not-a-scientist
#Parkinsons #blog
We're loving the #WPC2026 t-shirt—designed in collaboration with State Forty Eight 🌵✨
Featuring their iconic #Arizona outline with a special WPC 2026 twist, this limited batch is available now. Grab yours and show your support! #Parkinsons
Shop now: https://wpc2026.org/wpcstore
Linda K. Olson—author, motivational speaker, retired radiologist, triple amputee, and person living with Parkinson’s—joins the Hear, Here #Parkinsons #Podcast for a candid conversation on adversity and the impact of the World Parkinson Congress.
🎧 Listen: worldpdcongress.podbean.com/e/lindaolson/
The WPC is pleased to welcome Laura Niedernhofer, MD, Ph.D., (USA), who will speak at WPC 2026 in a parallel session on Biology of Aging in PD and PD Models. View the Provisional Program here: https://wpc2026.org/ScientificProgram
See you in Phoenix!
#wpc2026 #Parkinsons
🚨 Late-Breaking Abstracts are now open for #WPC2026!
🗓️ Submit Feb 12–25, 2026
📍 Phoenix, AZ | May 24–27
Registration is open—learn more at wpc2026.org
#ParkinsonsResearch
The updated Provisional Program for the World Parkinson Congress is available!
Check out the preview of Day 1—and explore the full program of scientific and wellness sessions taking place May 24–27, 2026 in Phoenix.
👉 wpc2026.org/ScientificProgram
#WPC2026
Roger Barker, WPC President, will speak at the 7th World Parkinson Congress on Alternative Treatments for Parkinson’s – Identifying Hope Amongst the Hype, with a talk on Stem Cell Treatments. #WPC2026 #Parkinsons
👉 https://wpc2026.org/ScientificProgram
We’re really feeling the love ❤️
This photo from the #WPC2026 #RedThreadProject highlights the powerful connection of our global #Parkinsons community.
Shared by Manon Bakkum, a nurse from the Netherlands.
Share yours: wpc2026.org/redthreadproject
🚨 Late-Breaking Abstracts are now open for #WPC2026!
🗓️ Submit Feb 12–25, 2026
📍 Phoenix, AZ | May 24–27
Registration is open—learn more at wpc2026.org
#ParkinsonsResearch
"These photos show our Dance for PD, Oakland participants exploring the red silk fabric, made from several threads woven together." - Claudine Naganuma at dNaga Dance for PD, Oakland
Share your #RedThreadProject photo:
https://wpc2026.org/redthreadproject
#wpc2026 #parkinsons
Rejko Krüger, MD will join #WPC2026 for a roundtable on where we are in clinical and biological subtypes of Parkinson’s—and where we go from here.
See you in Phoenix at the 7th World Parkinson Congress. 🌵
View the Program: https://wpc2026.org/ScientificProgram
#ParkinsonsResearch #Parkinsons
