## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Advancing Research](/advancing-research) - [Our Research](/advancing-research/our-research) - [PD GENEration: Powered by the Parkinson’s Foundation](/advancing-research/our-research/pdgeneration) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [Advancing Research](/advancing-research) - [Our Research](/advancing-research/our-research) - [PD GENEration: Powered by the Parkinson’s Foundation](/advancing-research/our-research/pdgeneration) # Post-Study Support ## 💡 Quick Summary - [PD GENEration](/advancing-research/our-research/pdgeneration "PD GENEration: Powered by the Parkinson’s Foundation") participants gain access to a wide network of Parkinson’s Foundation resources, including our Helpline, online support communities and local programs, events and peer connection. - Educational hub featuring guides for the newly diagnosed, videos, webinars, clinical trial information, genetics education, safety resources and expert-led podcasts to support [every stage of the Parkinson’s](/understanding-parkinsons/what-is-parkinsons/stages "Stages of Parkinson's") journey. - Participants can deepen involvement through advocacy, [volunteer opportunities](/how-to-help/volunteer "Volunteer") and research programs, while also accessing related fact sheets, blogs and tools. - Share your personal PD GENEration story to help advance community understanding. ### Support for Every Stage of Your Parkinson’s Journey: Next Steps After Participating in PD GENEration When you take part in [PD GENEration: Powered by the Parkinson’s Foundation](/advancing-research/our-research/pdgeneration "PD GENEration: Powered by the Parkinson’s Foundation"), you join the Parkinson’s Foundation network — a community united to understand the genetics behind the disease, advance research and support each other in making life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Whether recently diagnosed, or seeking new ways to connect with others or advocate for the PD community, we offer tools and resources to help you live your best life with PD and offer hope for the future: ![Woman on phone while pointing at laptop](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/PDGENE-post-study-connect.jpg?itok=xdb6ddUC) ## Connect ### Helpline Call 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636) or email Helpline@Parkinson.org for answers to your PD questions, in English and Spanish, weekdays, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET. [CONTACT US](/resources-support/helpline) ### PD Conversations Join an online support community where you can ask questions, connect with others, and receive and share support. [CONNECT NOW](/resources-support/helpline/online-pd-community) ### Local Chapters Find your local chapter for nearby programs, support groups and community events like Moving Day, A Walk for Parkinson’s. [FIND YOUR CHAPTER](/resources-support/find-your-chapter) ![Husband and wife in kitchen on tablet](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/PDGENE-post-study-learn.jpg?itok=ili9C7Ys) ## Learn ### Newly Diagnosed Guide Designed to help you and your loved ones start your PD journey, learn more about PD and prepare for doctor's appointments. [DOWNLOAD NOW](/library/book/newly-diagnosed-guide) ### PD Library Access an extensive library of educational videos, webinars, books, podcasts and more, in both English and Spanish. [BROWSE NOW](/resources-support/pd-library) ### Hospital Safety Guide Prepare for potential hospital stays with guidance and downloadable tools to help you advocate for your needs. [DOWNLOAD NOW](/resources-support/hospital-safety-guide) ### Podcast: Substantial Matters Listen to experts share the latest Parkinson’s treatments, techniques and research to help you live better. [LISTEN NOW](/resources-support/online-education/podcast) ### Clinical Trials Learn about different types of clinical trials, why they are important in the fight against Parkinson's and what the experience is like when enrolled. [EXPLORE NOW](/living-with-parkinsons/treatment/clinical-trials) ### Genetics Behind PD Explore the different genetic factors that can contribute to Parkinson's risk and the latest results from the PD GENEration study. [LEARN MORE](/node/448) ![Three people visiting at cafe](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/PDGENE-post-study-advocate.jpg?itok=gmMEp8z6) ## Advocate ### Join a Study Explore opportunities to get involved with Parkinson’s research beyond PD GENEration. [FIND A STUDY](/advancing-research/join-study) ### Research Advocate Program Become a patient advocate by working with PD researchers to promote participation in studies. [LEARN MORE](/advancing-research/advocate-research) ### Volunteer Opportunities We are looking for individuals who are passionate about our mission and who want to advance research toward a cure. [CONNECT NOW](/how-to-help/volunteer) ## PD Trial Navigator The Parkinson’s Foundation has launched PD Trial Navigator, a new pilot program that helps connect people who have participated in PD GENEration with research studies focused on genetics. Through education and one-on-one guidance, PD Trial Navigators help participants understand clinical trial options and support them in deciding whether to take part. Building on the success of [PD GENEration](/advancing-research/our-research/pdgeneration "PD GENEration: Powered by the Parkinson’s Foundation") — which has provided at no cost genetic testing and counseling to more than 30,000 people with Parkinson’s — this program helps more people explore research opportunities related to their genetic results. To learn more please email . ## Related Materials Fact Sheets ### [ Getting Involved in Research ](/library/fact-sheets/research) [Read Now](/library/fact-sheets/research) Fact Sheets ### [ Genetics ](/library/fact-sheets/genetics) [Read Now](/library/fact-sheets/genetics) Books ### [ Women and Parkinson's Research and Care Agenda ](/library/books/women-research-care-agenda) [Read Now](/library/books/women-research-care-agenda) ## Related Blog Posts ![A man and woman checking the man's smart watch.](/sites/default/files/styles/500x360/public/images/sn7-2026.png?h=9105c3fe&itok=oI-mUdym) Science News ### [ Study Finds 5 Subtle Walking Changes That Show Up Before a Parkinson's Diagnosis ](/blog/science-news/walking-changes-before-parkinsons) READ NOW ![team of researchers at the University of Florida's Parkinson’s Foundation Research Center ](/sites/default/files/styles/500x360/public/images/research-center-profile-3_0.png?h=ed9ce7df&itok=dcPo-_oo) Advancing Research ### [ From Gut Instincts to Research Breakthroughs: How the University of Florida Connected Alpha-synuclein, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Parkinson’s ](/blog/research/university-of-florida) READ NOW ![Brittany Krzyzanowski headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/500x360/public/images/mtr-brittany-krzyzanowski-preview.jpg?h=9105c3fe&itok=eC-nucBL) Advancing Research ### [ From Golf Courses to Industrial Solvents: Meet the Researcher Investigating Parkinson's Risk ](/blog/research/meet-brittany-krzyzanowski) READ NOW [view all blogs](/resources-support/blog) ### Share Your Experience Did you participate in PD GENEration, our international genetics research study? 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