Expert Briefing: Inside the Science: Parkinson's Research Today | Parkinson's Foundation

Learn more about Parkinson's disease research: https://www.parkinson.org/advancing-r... Parkinson’s research is moving quickly, offering new insights for people living with the disease. This Expert Briefing will highlight how our understanding of Parkinson’s has evolved and why researchers are optimistic about future breakthroughs. We’ll focus on three key research areas shaping today’s momentum: alpha-synuclein, mitochondrial function, and inflammation. Participants will gain a clear snapshot of the latest discoveries, where science is headed, and how these advances may guide new and more effective treatments. The Foundation's Expert Briefing series is intended to offer firsthand access to the latest research and updates from experts in the field. Expert Briefing webinars will include more scientific terms and concepts. Speaker: Laurie Sanders, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Departments of Neurology and Pathology, Divisions of Movement Disorders and Translational Brain Sciences Center for Neurodegeneration and Neurotherapeutics, Duke Clinical Research Institute, A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence Helpful resources: Parkinson’s Foundation Helpline: 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636) | [email protected] | https://www.parkinson.org/resources-s... Resources for those who are new to Parkinson’s disease: https://www.parkinson.org/living-with... Hospital Safety Guide: https://www.parkinson.org/resources-s... PD Health @ Home programs: https://www.parkinson.org/resources-s... Información en español: https://www.parkinson.org/espanol Find us on social media! @ParkinsonDotOrg Facebook:   / parkinsondotorg   Facebook en Español:   / parkinsonespanol   Instagram:   / parkinsondotorg   Twitter: https://x.com/ParkinsonDotOrg LinkedIn:   / parkinsondotorg   TikTok:   / parkinsondotorg   What is the Parkinson’s Foundation? The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson’s community. Learn more on our website: https://www.parkinson.org/ © 2026 Parkinson’s Foundation. All rights reserved. Feel free to share this video using the provided YouTube link, but do not modify or reproduce it without permission. #ParkinsonsDisease #Parkinson’s #PD #ParkinsonsFoundation #ParkinsonsDiseaseResources #Parkinsonsdiseaseinformation #WhatIsParkinsonsDisease #TheParkinsonsFoundation #ParkinsonsVideos