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 […]
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 […]
Health care professional call-out: Have your say on ParkinsonNet Australia–the worldclass Parkinson’s care model from the Netherlands
Motivated by her own Parkinson’s diagnosis and personal experience, Professor Michele Callisaya of the University of Tasmania’s Menzies Institute for Medical Research, leads a multidisciplinary team of clinician researchers specialising in brain disease and rehabilitation. Together they plan to adapt and test the world-leading model from the Netherlands called ‘ParkinsonNet’ for regional Australians. The project aims […]
Research call-out: Join stage one of a nationally significant project to improve care for people living with Parkinson’s
The Australian model of ParkinsonNet will focus on care which has been codesigned by people living with Parkinson’s and health carers who live and work in regional Australia, which researchers believe will be crucial to its success. The ParkinsonNet survey Victoria aims to: improve access to expert multidisciplinary care for people with Parkinson’s. provide specialised training opportunities […]
Research call-out: What is important in conversations for people living with Parkinson’s?
About the Parkinson’s conversation study This Parkinson’s conversation study is being conducted by the Speech Pathology Department within the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport at La Trobe University. The research team is interested in understanding what matters most to people when they communicate and what makes conversation easier or harder. Who can […]
Fight Parkinson’s launches 2026 seed grant program to fund research innovation
After a successful inaugural program in 2025, Fight Parkinson’s is pleased to support further research funding in the next year. Seed Funding Grants are available for both clinical and basic science research, with each category offering a grant of $30,000. These grants underpin Fight Parkinson’s ongoing commitment to raise funds to support research focused on the […]