Register now for the Aug 4, 2021, free webinar that will cover the topic of "Genetic Markers & the Progression of Parkinson's". The host will be JPD's EIC Patrik Brundin and he will be joined by a variety of eminent panelists. To register click on the visual or for more details go here

MJFF Position Paper
The Journal of Parkinson's Disease announces the publication of the first Michael J. Fox Position Paper in the journal, covering diversity, equity, and inclusion in Parkinson's research and care. Click on the image to view the open access article or read here

Watch the Webinar Rercording
Hosted by JPD, Parkinson's Movement and CPT, the "Young Onset Parkinson's" webinar took place on Mar 31, 2021. Click on the image to view the recording on the IOS Press YouTube channel! Read more about this webinar series here

View open access special issue The findings of this research article by van der Heide et al. show how an external stressor (the COVID-19 pandemic) leads to a worsening of PD symptoms by evoking psychological distress. Published in: J. Parkinsons Dis., Vol. 10:4, 2020.

This open access review article by Erb and Moore looks at functions of LRRK2 within the endolysosomal pathway (shown in the visual). Endocytosis, vesicle trafficking pathways, and lysosomal degradation are commonly disrupted in PD. Published in: J. Parkinsons Dis., Vol. 10:4, 2020.

PARKINSON PRIZE 2020
JPD and IOS Press are pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural Parkinson Prize, which recognizes outstanding contributions to PD research: Thomas Foltynie (research article) and Heiko Braak & Kelly Del Tredici (review article). Details here

View open access commentary
An open access commentary that explores how COVID-19 might contribute to the expected exponential growth of PD in the coming years. Click on the image to view the press release & to read this important article go here

Watch the Webinar Rercording
Hosted by JPD, Parkinson's Movement and CPT, the "Coronavirus and Parkinson's" webinar took place on Jan 13, 2021. Click on the image to view the recording on the IOS Press YouTube channel! Read more about this webinar series here

View open access commentary
An open access commentary by Rick Hemlich and Bas Bloem has been published in JPD about the impact of COVID-19 on the Parkinson's community. Click on the image view the press release about this commentary.

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This open access review article by De Mattos, et al. looks at basic molecular and cellular principles of alpha-synuclein aggregation and their connection protein quality control. Published in: J. Parkinsons Dis., Vol. 10:2, 2020.

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This open access review article by Zuzuárregui and Ostrem looks at the impact of deep brain stimulation on sleep patterns and sleep disorders in PD. Published in: J. Parkinsons Dis., Vol. 10:2, 2020.

Read the new JPD open access special issue
PD 20 Years from Now – A new open access special issue of JPD (Vol.8, Iss.s1) is available that addresses where Parkinson's research & treatment will be 20 years from now. Read 19 exciting papers written by experts here