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World Parkinson's Disease Day

Raising global awareness of this disease.

Published April 09, 2013

World Parkinson's Disease Day

World Parkinson's Disease Day is celebrated on the 11th of April of every year. This day commemorates the birthday of Dr. James Parkinson, whose famous 1817 work, An Essay on the Shaking Palsy, first described "paralysis agitans," a condition that would later be renamed Parkinson's disease by Jean-Martin Charcot. This day continues to raise awareness and support of those affected by Parkinson's disease, to enhance the public's awareness of the disease including its causes, symptoms, and treatments, and to recognize the scientific and medical research communities working to find a cure for this disease.

The Academy is pleased to share with you a collection of the upcoming scientific research conferences in 2013 on Parkinson's disease, as well as videos, eBriefings, and Annals volumes on Parkinson's disease research.

Seventh Annual Parkinson's Disease Therapeutics Conference
Event

Seventh Annual Parkinson's Disease Therapeutics Conference

October 24, 2013
The Seventh Annual Parkinson's Disease Therapeutics conference, presented by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research and the Academy, will highlight novel advances in basic and translational research that impact our understanding of Parkinson's disease and its treatment.

Accelerating Translational Neurotechnology
Event

Accelerating Translational Neurotechnology

September 18–20, 2013
This conference shall explore innovative scientific, clinical, and organizational models for advancing the translation of neuroscience research into technology to improve diagnosis and treatment of neurological and psychiatric disease.

Targeting Metals in Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases
eBriefing

Targeting Metals in Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases

Researchers investigating Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's diseases met at the Academy to discuss one such feature—the effect of metals in neurodegenerative diseases—and to highlight clinical achievements using metal-binding compounds to influence disease progression.

Parkinson's Disease: The Life Cycle of the Dopamine Neuron
Annals

Parkinson's Disease: The Life Cycle of the Dopamine Neuron

This volume focuses on the dopaminergic system from a developmental perspective, highlighting how dopaminergic neurons form, mature, and respond to genetic and environmental factors, and how they may be regenerated.

Biomarkers in Brain Disease
eBriefing

Biomarkers in Brain Disease

Neurological and psychiatric conditions need good biomarkers—simple, accessible indices of complex biological phenomena. Explore how researchers are identifying and validating brain-based biomarkers for the treatment of neurological disorders.

Michael J. Fox Applauds Academy Audience
Video

Michael J. Fox Applauds Academy Audience

Michael J. Fox, actor, advocate and founder of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, thanked prominent Parkinson's researchers gathered at the Academy and encouraged them to continue their vital work towards a cure for Parkinson's.


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