Webinars

On the third Thursday of every month at 12 p.m. ET, join our free live webinars to learn about various aspects of living with Parkinson's disease and our work to speed medical breakthroughs. Log on, listen to the expert discussion and submit your own questions to our panelists.

And join us for other special free webinars throughout the year (dates and times to be announced) on varied topics of interest to the Parkinson's community.

Third Thursdays Webinars from 2018 and 2019 are available for CME credit for practicing health care professionals for two years from their air date. Register for an on-demand webinar to learn more. We apologize that we are not offering CME credit for webinars from 2020 forward.

Topics

How Parkinson's Affects Speech and Swallowing

June 18, 2015

The impact on one’s abilities to communicate and to enjoy meals can be among the greatest felt in Parkinson’s. These limitations also can be dangerous. Our panelists will discuss what we know about…

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From iPhone to Genome: How Patient Data is Changing Parkinson's Research

April 16, 2015

Smartphone apps and online study portals offer a new way for people to participate in Parkinson's research. That data could offer an unprecedented view of Parkinson's disease and enrich…

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Treating the Brain: New Approaches to Deep Brain Stimulation and Beyond

March 19, 2015

Deep brain stimulation and other neuromodulation techniques can be transformative for some patients but have limitations. Researchers will discuss studies to improve available therapies and expand…

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How Much of Parkinson's Is Genetic?

February 19, 2015

Only about 10 percent of Parkinson's cases have been linked to a genetic cause. However, some genes may increase risk of PD, some may impact the rate of progression and others may even protect…

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The Exercise Rx: Is Exercise as Important as the Pills You Take?

January 15, 2015

Exercise — be it walking, swimming, yoga or boxing — is often prescribed for people with Parkinson's. We know regular activity can help with strength, balance and mood. Can it have an effect on…

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Taking the Pulse of Parkinson's Research

December 18, 2014

In this year-in-review, our panelists discuss new developments in research to better treat symptoms and to stop Parkinson's progression. A person with PD tells our audience about how he takes an…

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How Stopping a Sticky Protein May Cure Parkinson's

November 20, 2014

Researchers discuss what we know about the protein alpha-synuclein that clumps in the brain cells of all people with Parkinson's and how scientists are designing drugs against this therapeutic…

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The MJFF webinar series has been made possible through the leadership of members of our Parkinson's Disease Education Consortium in conjunction with The Albert B. Glickman Parkinson's Disease Education Program. These partners' support allows us to furnish high-quality educational content to the Parkinson's community while maintaining our commitment to allocate donor dollars to high-impact research. Editorial control of all Michael J. Fox Foundation-published content rests solely with the Foundation.

Join the Study that's Changing Everything

Researchers are studying the link between sense of smell and brain health. People with and without Parkinson's can help by taking a scratch-and-sniff test. It’s free, mailed to your home and takes just 15 minutes to complete.

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Breaking Research Updates

Read the latest developments in the field’s understanding and treatment of Parkinson’s disease.

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What matters most isn't getting diagnosed with Parkinson's; it's what you do next. The choices we make after we're diagnosed can open doors to possibilities you'd never imagine.