NIH Schedules Virtual Parkinson's Research Update Meeting
Published Date: 7/21/2026
Notice
Summary
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke is hosting a free, virtual meeting on August 24, 2026, to talk about Parkinson’s disease research, care, and services. This meeting affects people with Parkinson’s, their families, and organizations working on the disease, as it will share updates and plan a federal list of Parkinson’s programs. Public comments are welcome until August 10, giving everyone a chance to join the conversation and help shape future efforts.
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Free Virtual Parkinson's Public Meeting
The Advisory Council will hold a free, virtual public meeting on August 24, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET that you can view via HHS Live Streaming. The meeting is open to the public and is free to attend.
Public Comment Opportunity and Deadline
You can submit written public comments by email and the Council will accept submissions until August 10, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. ET. A limited number of 2-3 minute oral/virtual comment slots are available during the August 24 meeting, assigned first-come, first-served with priority for those who have not previously commented.
Federal Inventory of Parkinson's Programs Planned
The Council will discuss plans for producing a federal inventory of Parkinson's programs as part of the meeting agenda on August 24, 2026. The inventory is an explicit agenda item to be discussed by the Advisory Council.
Accommodations and Accessibility Details
Closed captioning will be provided for the August 24, 2026 meeting, and individuals needing special accommodations (for example, sign language) must request them from the contact person at least seven (7) business days before the meeting. Requests should include details of the accommodation needed and contact information.
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