Research call-out: Mapping real-world stigma
Stigma around Parkinson’s often begins with misunderstanding. Stereotypes ignore the reality that people with Parkinson’s, from all backgrounds, live with. Visible symptoms like tremors, freezing of gait or speech issues can be misread as intoxication or aging, rather than signs of a complex neurological condition. These reactions can be hurtful and isolating. About the […]
Research call-out: Longevity clinical trial at The Alfred
To evaluate the safety and tolerability of LBT-3627, The Alfred in Melbourne, Victoria is looking for 24 people with early-stage Parkinson’s to participate in an innovative Phase 1 clinical trial. This trial will explore how this potential Parkinson’s medication acts in the body at different doses as it aims to ‘rebalance’ the immune system, which could ultimately wind up […]
National Science Week 2026: An invitation to the DBS CURIOUS study
This National Science Week (15 – 23 August), we invite the community to participate in the ‘Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) CURIOUS study’, run by The University of Melbourne. Who is running this study? This study is run by researchers at The University of Melbourne (Vascular Bionics Laboratory) led by Professor Nick Opie and team. Every […]
World Brain Day: Key learnings from the World Parkinson Congress 2026
About the World Parkinson Congress The World Parkinson Congress (WPC) is an international Parkinson’s conference that offers an abundance of opportunities to the international Parkinson’s community, which includes access to researchers, clinicians, neuroscientists, nutritionists, rehabilitation specialists, people with Parkinson’s, their carers, families, and others from around the world. Every three years, the WPC takes place […]
International Day of Hope 2026: Our commitment to advancing research
Fight Parkinson’s Research Program At Fight Parkinson’s, we are committed to fostering innovation and research through our dedicated research program, which supports: Scientific research to discover more about the cause, and potential cure, of Parkinson’s and Atypical Parkinson’s Applied research to improve the lives of people currently living with Parkinson’s and Atypical Parkinson’s. Our research program […]
World Music Day 2026: Tune in to ParkinSong
Though not every person with Parkinson’s will experience speech and non-verbal communications difficulties, a large number of people do develop problems—from reduced volume of speech, difficulty articulating words, to a monotonous tone, reduced facial expressions, and more. In recognition of World Music Day, Fight Parkinson’s invites and encourages the community to join your local ParkinSong™ […]
Research call-out: Modernising the cognitive trajectory of people living with PSP
PSP cognitive study PSP cognitive study People living with PSP often suffer from thinking and memory problems, and can lead to dementia. Currently, cognitive function is measured using conventional “pen and paper” tests. These tests are time consuming, need expert supervision and do not always detect changes over follow up. The goal of this study […]
2026 Seed Funding Grants Announced
Designed to stimulate new ideas, build research capacity, and support both emerging and established researchers, the Fight Parkinson’s seed funding program demonstrates our ongoing commitment to raising funds to support research focused on the prevention, improvement of life, and eventual cure for Parkinson’s (including Young-Onset) and Atypical Parkinson’s (including PSP, MSA, and CBS). Congratulations to the following recipients and their research […]
Parkinson’s Research Symposium 2026: A day of collaboration, innovation, and connection
For over 10 years, the symposium has become a forum for bringing together the Parkinson’s community, researchers, and clinicians, as well as a trusted platform for showcasing high-quality Parkinson’s research, strengthening collaboration across institutions, and supporting translation from discovery to real-world impact. With close to 200 registrations to attend in-person, and over 520 online registrations, […]
Research call-out: The eye as a window into Parkinson’s
This Parkinson’s eye study also includes people with Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behaviour Disorder (RBD), a condition associated with an increased likelihood of developing Parkinson’s. About This Parkinson’s Eye Study Many people with Parkinson’s or RBD experience changes in vision. Early findings suggest that subtle differences in retinal structure, visual processing, and sensory responses may […]