Check out JPD's new Special Issue, Volume 14, Supplement 2: The Earliest Phase of Parkinson’s Disease: Possibilities For Detection And Intervention.
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The Journal of Parkinson’s Disease is dedicated to providing an open forum for original research in basic science, translational research and clinical medicine that will expedite our fundamental understanding and improve treatment of Parkinson’s disease. The journal is international and multidisciplinary and aims to promote progress in the epidemiology, etiology, genetics, molecular correlates, pathogenesis, pharmacology, psychology, diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s disease. It will publish research reports, reviews, short communications, and letters-to-the-editor and offers very rapid publication and affordable open access.
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New Co-Editor-in-Chief Appointed: A new co-Editor-in-Chief (EIC) joined the journal in May 2022. A heartfelt welcome to Lorraine Kalia, and huge thanks to the outgoing EIC Patrik Brundin. Read the news announcements here.
Social Media: The Journal of Parkinson's Disease (JPD) is on Facebook and Twitter, with social media editor Rui Araújo, PhD (University of Porto, Portugal) at the helm. Be sure to follow us and be part of the conversation!
Partnership with WPC: Since April 2020, JPD has partnered with the World Parkinson Coalition (WPC), an organization which fills a unique niche in the global Parkinson's community. The partnership will see our respective teams working together to give a platform to the latest developments in PD research. View the WPC website here.
Clinical Trials Highlights: At the start of 2019, a new journal section co-edited by Kevin McFarthing and Tanya Simuni was launched to raise awareness of the clinical trial landscape in Parkinson’s, promoting discussion and progress in the conduct and outcome of studies; view here.
Parkinson's Webinar Series: JPD works in partnership with The Cure Parkinson’s Trust and Van Andell Institute to produce a series of Quarterly Parkinson's Webinars. Discover more here. The topic of our latest webinar was World Parkinson Congress 2023 Highlights. Watch the webinar recording here.
JPD Open Access Special Issues: Abstracts of the 6th World Parkinson Congress, July 4–7, 2023, Barcelona, Spain - Vol.13, Iss.s2; Linking Immune Activation and Parkinson’s Disease - Vol.12, Iss.s1; Repairing the Parkinsonian Brain – Vol.11, Iss.s2; Digital Technology in PD Care & Research – Vol.11, Iss.s1; Clinical Care of Parkinson's – Vol.10, Iss.s1; Gut-Brain Axis in PD – Vol.9, Iss.s2 poses the question as to whether PD stars in the gut for all patients or a small subgroup; and PD 20 Years from Now – Vol.8, Iss.s1 addresses where Parkinson's research & treatment will be 20 years from now and you can read more in the mailing here.
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