Big smiles from our group at the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society meeting! So lovely to reconnect with old friends and colleagues @movedisorder.bsky.social

We are very proud of our second year Movement Disorders Fellow at BIDMC, Dr. Phil Avigan, who is at the MDS meeting in Hawaii where he presented a case series about a novel pathogenic mutation causing spinocerebellar ataxia type 14 @movedisorder.bsky.social

Enhance your clinical expertise in diagnosing and managing movement disorders with our immersive, evidence-based CME course on Oct 16-17. Led by @harvardmed.bsky.social neurologists, this course features real patient cases, expert insights and more. Register: learn.hms.harvard.edu/programs/mov...

Happy October from the BIDMC #PD & Movement Disorders Center! See our October Newsletter for a list of upcoming community, educational and wellness events for people with #Parkinson's or a related disorder and their care partners: conta.cc/4nIx2To

We are a month away from our "Movement Disorders: Current Concepts & Practice" CME course (Oct. 16-17). Taught by @harvardmed.bsky.social neurologists, this course offers evidence-based evaluation/treatment recommendations, video case examples & more! Register: learn.hms.harvard.edu/programs/mov...

This month, five members of the BIDMC #Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence team attended the 2025 Parkinson’s Disease Clinical Conference in Henderson, Nevada. Thank you to @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social for an excellent meeting surrounding innovations in #PD!

How do you continue to express creativity while managing #PD? Artists w/ #Parkinson's (painters, musicians, photographers, etc.) can email [email protected] to join our virtual "Calling All Artists" networking group for #PwP. Upcoming meetings: 9/11 & 10/23 @ 1:30PM

Registration for the 27th Annual BIDMC #Parkinson's Disease Patient & Care Partner Symposium is now open! Join us for free in person or live on Zoom to hear from world-renowned #PD experts. To register, call 617-667-9885 or click here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social

Fall is in the air! Browse through our September #PD newsletter (conta.cc/4lJLidq) for a list of unique programs for #PwP & #CarePartners! Make sure to secure a seat at our annual #Parkinson's Disease symposium. Click here to receive future newsletters: www.bidmc.org/centers-and-...

The BIDMC & MGH @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social Centers of Excellence host a collaborative, virtual networking group for people with #Parkinson's aged 50 or younger. To join our next meeting on September 3rd at 4:30PM, email [email protected]! #PD

BIDMC collaborates with local organizations to offer in-person exercise programs to our #Parkinson's community! View upcoming opportunities below. Care partners can join alongside their loved ones in programs at no cost. To register, contact [email protected] #PD

Our 11th Annual Movement Disorders CME course takes place October 16-17, 2025! This virtual course is loaded with videos/clinical pearls and is taught by @harvardmed.bsky.social neurologists. View the schedule and register for a discounted price on the course website: bit.ly/3Ez9bRP

Our center looks through a wide-angle lens, focusing on the needs of both people with #Parkinson's (PwP) and their loved ones. Read about our care partner support groups, as well as upcoming programs for #PwP and related disorders, in our August newsletter: conta.cc/44WmLg2 #PD

The WellnessWorks Fall session begins August 11! Join NOW for access to specialized exercise classes for people with #Parkinson's and related disorders. Using the form below, select your membership level (basic or full) and membership length (3-month or annual): forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... #PD

Happy summer to all! Read through our July #PD Newsletter for a list of upcoming programs and research opportunities for people with #Parkinson's and related disorders: conta.cc/45Qjlwi Sign up to receive monthly e-newsletters from our Movement Disorders Center here: www.bidmc.org/centers-and-...

The BIDMC Program to Advance Innovative Neurodegenerative Therapies (PAINT) has re-branded as Clinical Outcomes & Research Trial Excellence (CORTEX)! With shared expertise in industry sponsored research, our team strives to conduct impactful, patient-centered research: research.bidmc.org/cortex

Our 11th Annual "Movement Disorders: Current Concepts & Practice" CME course taught by @harvardmed.bsky.social neurologists takes place Oct. 16-17. This virtual course is loaded with videos and clinical pearls. Read more and register for a discounted price: cmecatalog.hms.harvard.edu/movement-dis...

Prasinezumab (anti-alpha-synuclein antibody) is moving forward into a phase 3 clinical study to test the potential for slowing (delaying) progression of Parkinson's! www.roche.com/media/releas...

The first class in our "Saturday Safety Series" for #PD led by Tami DeAngelis, DPT takes place THIS SATURDAY 6/14 at 10AM EST. This 3-part, online #Parkinson's exercise program is focused on strength and falls prevention. Learn more and register for $30: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Congratulations to Hannah Babcock for her abstract "A Personalized Gait Signature Assay in #Parkinson's" being accepted to the 2025 @movedisorder.bsky.social meeting in Honolulu, HI! This research, conducted with Dr. VanderHorst, focuses on longitudinal monitoring of progression in gait impairment

Happy June from the BIDMC #Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders Center! View our June newsletter for an overview of upcoming programs for people with #PD and related disorders: conta.cc/3YMxB4Q To receive future e-newsletters, sign up here: www.bidmc.org/centers-and-...

New to our #PD center or looking to learn more about our services? Join us virtually on June 11 at 2PM for our next "LEARN THE ROPES" meeting where we will discuss the many programs offered by our @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social Center of Excellence. Register for free: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

We were pleased to have @ludyshihmd.bsky.social join us for our most recent "Ask the Experts" webinar for people with #PD and care partners! View her talk, "Are my symptoms due to aging or to #Parkinson's" on YouTube today: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWbx...

Thank you to Dr. Lan Luo and Dr. Ron Alterman for speaking at our Spring 2025 Deep Brain Stimulation Ambassadors Meeting! View the recording below for a detailed overview of #DBS as a treatment for #Parkinson's, #Dystonia and #EssentialTremor: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj2r...

WellnessWorks offers specialized, online #exercise classes for people with #Parkinson's or a related disorder. The summer session is running NOW through August 2025! View the summer flyer below for more information and register online today: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... #PD

Happy National #NursesWeek! We are grateful to have added Quynh Nguyen, NP to our Movement Disorders team in 2024. In the coming months, she will begin seeing her own patients within the MDC Clinic & DBS Program. It is a pleasure working with you, Quynh! Thank you for all you do for our patients.

Happy May from our #Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center! Browse through our May Newsletter for a look at upcoming #PD programs and recent announcements, including Dr. Simon's SPARK NS award: conta.cc/4jsVtlY Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter here: www.bidmc.org/centers-and-...

Dr. VanderHorst always takes time to encourage her patients to exercise in a way that fits their abilities, by setting small goals at first and with consistency being key. She has been putting this into practice herself over the past few years and completed the 2025 #BostonMarathon. Congratulations!

We are excited to announce the return of "Learn the Ropes," a free, virtual program for new or returning patients to learn about the many educational/wellness programs offered by our @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social Center of Excellence. Register to join on June 11th: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Join @ludyshihmd.bsky.social on Zoom on May 3rd at 10AM for a free, patient-facing talk titled "Are My Symptoms Due to Aging or to #Parkinsons?" This presentation is part of the BIDMC "Ask the Experts" webinar series for people with #PD & care partners. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

The @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social New England Chapter #Parkinsons Symposium takes place in person (North Chelmsford, MA) & online on May 9! BIDMC Movement Disorders Center Director, Dr. David K. Simon, will be presenting on slowing #PD progression. Register for free: www.parkinson.org/events/2025/...

ADULT CHILDREN with a parent with #Parkinson's or a related disorder can join Dr. Lynn Shaughnessy & Lissa Kapust, LICSW for a virtual networking/educational meeting surrounding mood and cognition in #PD on April 24 at 5PM. Register for free here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

"Still Honeyman" is a documentary following Mark Honeyman’s journey with #essentialtremor and deep brain stimulation (DBS). This inspirational film is only available for free until April 25th! You will not want to miss it. Watch now using a valid email address: stillhoneyman.com #ET #DBS

Our 11th Annual @harvardmed.bsky.social "Movement Disorders: Current Concepts and Practice" CME/CNE course for healthcare professionals takes place Oct. 16-17! This virtual course is loaded with videos/clinical pearls. Register early for a discounted price: cmecatalog.hms.harvard.edu/movement-dis...

Our #PD and Movement Disorders Center Director, David K. Simon, and Center Coordinators, Hannah Babcock & Jackie Forbes, are spreading #Parkinson’s awareness this April through their participation in the @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social #stackdontcrack Fundraising Challenge. Try it out and tag us!

SPARK NS announces the 2025 awardees: up to $2 million over 2 years plus access to expertise and education to support translation of potential #Parkinson's treatments from the lab into clinical trials. I'm thrilled to be included in this cohort! #PD www.globenewswire.com/news-release...

April is #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth. Our center is committed to making people with #PD and their care partners feel seen and valued. View our April newsletter (conta.cc/3XI6CqB) to learn about our center resources. We are here to support every step of your #Parkinson's journey!

El papel de la herencia en la enfermedad de Parkinson. Seminario virtual via Zoom en línea. 19 de Abril de 2025. 10-11:30AM. Regístrese: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... A lecture on genetics & #Parkinson's for Spanish speakers. Please share with anyone who may benefit! @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social

BIDMC collaborates with "Golf For All" to offer golf clinics to people with #PD at the Leo J. Martin Golf Course in Weston, MA. Clinics are taught by Bob Beach, PGA. The spring session will take place April 24th, May 1st and May 8th. Learn more/register here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

The first 2 sessions of our @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social narrative medicine grant were a success! So far, Dr. Sneha Mantri & Lissa Kapust have led 22 people w/ #PD through a series of workshops to develop 55-word stories that reflect on their journeys. See example: www.parkingsuns.com/2024/12/14711/

In collaboration w/ BIDMC, the JCC Greater Boston offers in-person & online #PD exercise classes. Options include cycling, table tennis, pole walking and more! Care partners can join the care partner support group. Contact [email protected] or visit www.bostonjcc.org/program/park... to learn more.

March is National Social Work Month! Our @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social Center of Excellence is lucky to have a team of social workers & community resource specialists who can help #Parkinson's patients and families navigate their #PD diagnosis and receive ongoing support. We appreciate you!

AI using MRI data can distinguish PD, MSA and PSP with high accuracy! Just published in JAMA Neurology @michaelokun.bsky.social jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

Yoga can help improve posture and balance, in addition to providing greater physical confidence and peace of mind. Our WellnessWorks (bidmc.org/centers-and-...) Dynamic Yoga class takes place every W/F. Meet the instructor, Clementine, and learn more here: vimeo.com/1060971171/a...

Nia® Moving to Heal with Rosanne, an experienced #PD instructor, is set to upbeat music and consists of seated/standing movements to help increase strength, mobility, flexibility and balance. Learn more about this WellnessWorks (bidmc.org/centers-and-...) class here: vimeo.com/1060971220/6...

WellnessWorks (bidmc.org/centers-and-...) partners with Cheryl & Max from Rock Steady Boxing Dover to offer virtual classes on MWF! These non-contact, boxing-inspired workouts focus on agility, balance, coordination and more! Meet the instructors: www.youtube.com/watch?v=btgi...

Our WellnessWorks program (www.bidmc.org/centers-and-...) consists of specialized exercise classes for #Parkinson's disease. Learn about Tai Chi for #PD, a popular class focused on gentle movements and mind-body exercises to improve balance/coordination, here: vimeo.com/1060970519/6...

Congratulations to @ludyshihmd.bsky.social for being named to the International Association of Parkinsonism & Related Disorders Tremor Guidelines Committee! Dr. Shih was also featured on the @movedisorder.bsky.social podcast to discuss treatments for tremor: www.movementdisorders.org/Podcasts/Spe...

Happy March! Browse through our March Newsletter (conta.cc/3EDcXNj) for an overview of spring programs and research opportunities for people with #Parkinson's or a related disorder. To receive future e-newsletters, join our #PD mailing list: www.bidmc.org/centers-and-...

Our Spring 2025 #DBS Ambassadors meeting will take place for FREE on April 10th at 2PM EST. Join on Zoom to learn about deep brain stimulation for #Parkinson's, #EssentialTremor and #Dystonia from patient ambassadors and Drs Luo & Alterman. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...