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#  Why Should You Participate in PD Research? 

 Virtual ( Zoom ) 

 

 November 29, 20231:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST

 

 FREE 

 

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Calendar?id=112309&view=RSVP) 

 

    ![Husband and wife lookin at a tablet while on their porch](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/wellness-wednesdays-event-banner-2026.png?itok=s2_h0Y4k)  ### Wellness Wednesday

Learn the basics of clinical research as well as the benefits of participating. Know what to expect and how to get involved in Parkinson’s research. You will also hear about how people with Parkinson’s and care partners are being involved in the research design process.

### Speakers

**Jim Beck, PhD**  
Senior Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer  
Parkinson's Foundation

**Evelyn Stevens, MPH**  
Director, Community Engagement  
Parkinson's Foundation

***We will also hear from a Parkinson's Foundation Research Advocate***

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

  ##   Contact Us  

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 PDHealth@Parkinson.org

 

 

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 [ ![Phone icon](/themes/custom/parkinson/assets/images//phone.svg) 

 (305) 537-9168

 

 

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 *Special thanks to our sponsor:*

| [ ![Prevail logo with tagline](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/PrevailLogo_Tagline.png?itok=IfzMuLG5)  ](https://www.prevailtherapeutics.com/) |
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For more information about Prevail Therapeutics, please contact <Prevail.patients@lilly.com>.

 This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.

 

 

  ##  Upcoming Events 

   Professional Education 

###  [ From Data to Medicine: Early Parkinson's Disease Detection ](/events/2026/early-parkinsons-detection) 

 Learn how one researcher is leveraging insurance claim databases to improve screening and earlier Parkinson’s diagnosis.

 September 15, 2026Virtual

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://education.parkinson.org/live-professional-education/content/data-medicine-early-parkinsons-disease-detection#group-tabs-node-course-default1) 

   Educational Events 

###  [ The PD Solo Network ](/events/2026/PDSolo-September15) 

 A virtual network for people living with Parkinson's disease who live alone, by choice or circumstance.

 September 15, 2026Virtual

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=110329&view=RSVP&_gl=1*kfc2j4*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3ODA2Njk4ODIuRUFJYUlRb2JDaE1JeWNtSi1hZndsQU1WbjA1SEFSM0FXU2dpRUFBWUFTQUFFZ0tuYl9EX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*Mjg5MDQwOTU4LjE3Nzg1MTE0NTE.*_ga*NzU5NzkwMzgyLjE3Nzg1MTE0NTE.*_ga_57LEHWK3JX*czE3ODMzNDk1NTgkbzU0JGcxJHQxNzgzMzUyMDgwJGoxMyRsMCRoMA..&_ga=2.210907285.1895919309.1783349558-759790382.1778511451&_gac=1.241896758.1780669882.EAIaIQobChMIycmJ-afwlAMVn05HAR3AWSgiEAAYASAAEgKnb_D_BwE) 

  Educational Events

###  [ New Insights into Freezing and Fall Prevention in Parkinson's ](/events/2026/Sep16WW) 

 Learn new insights on how freezing and other movement and non-movement symptoms can contribute to falls and how to lessen the risk.

 September 16, 2026Virtual

 

 [REGISTER FOR VIRTUAL](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/Calendar?id=119609&view=RSVP) 

  

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 ###  Join the PD GENEration Today 

 PD GENEration is an initiative that offers genetic testing and genetic counseling at no cost for people with Parkinson’s disease.

 [ENROLL NOW](/advancing-research/our-research/pdgeneration) 

 

 

 

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