Professional Education

PD GENEration: Advancing Research, Empowering Lives

Virtual
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm EST
FREE

A Program for Healthcare Professionals

Two scientists working together in the lab

Learn about PD GENEration, a groundbreaking initiative advancing Parkinson’s disease research through genetic testing and genetic counseling. This session will provide an overview of the study’s history, current progress, and ambitious 2025 goals to expand participation and recruitment.

Discover how you can get involved by referring patients for testing by becoming a referral site and explore how PD GENEration is driving critical advancements in Parkinson’ s research.

Upcoming Events

Educational Events

Mindfulness Mondays - Mental Well-being

Each month, Dr. Rush invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and your Parkinson’s community through a guided mindfulness practice. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to ground the body, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion and clarity that you can carry into your week.

Virtual
Educational Events

Care Partner Conversations

Led by care partners, these webinars will bring together spouses, partners, family members, and friends who provide care—or anyone interested in learning more about caregiving and Parkinson’s disease.

Virtual
Fundraising Events

2026 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon

Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.

San Francisco, CA
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