# Community Updates **URL:** https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/c/community/5.md [Latest](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/tags.md) --- ## [Discourse quick start guide](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/discourse-quick-start-guide/84)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 8:29pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/discourse-quick-start-guide/84 "2023-06-19T20:29:32Z")
Hello, and welcome to Discourse! We hope the platform is easy to navigate and intuitive to engage with. To help you get started, we’ve created a set of tips. The document includes information on how to set up your profil… --- ## [About the Community Updates category](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/about-the-community-updates-category/24)
**Author:** [@system](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2023, 2:02am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/about-the-community-updates-category/24 "2023-06-03T02:02:11Z")
This category is for updates about and from the Data Community of Practice. --- ## [Welcome to the Data Community of Practice! 👋](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/welcome-to-the-data-community-of-practice/7)
**Author:** [@system](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2023, 7:14pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/welcome-to-the-data-community-of-practice/7 "2023-06-15T19:14:01Z")
Welcome to the MJFF Data Community of Practice (DCoP)! The DCoP is intended to support conversations about how to access, use, and create persistent documentation about existing Parkinson’s disease datasets. Here are a f… --- ## [MDS 2026 Congress (Seoul) Highlights](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/mds-2026-congress-seoul-highlights/1722)
**Author:** [@AmgadDroby](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/AmgadDroby)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 7:36pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/mds-2026-congress-seoul-highlights/1722 "2026-10-20T19:36:41Z")
Hi all, I recently attended the MDS Congress in Seoul and shared highlights at our DCOP meet-up. Here’s a short summary for anyone who missed it. :brain: Big picture: Research is moving toward a continuous cycle: under… --- ## [Webinar - Updates from MDS 2026](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-updates-from-mds-2026/1686)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 7:05pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-updates-from-mds-2026/1686 "2026-10-19T19:05:08Z")
Are you a movement disorder specialist trying to stay up-to-date with the latest findings in the field? Are you unable to attend the 2026 MDS Congress (October 4-8) but want to learn about important updates that come out… --- ## [The Research Landscape Heatmap Project Kicked Off!](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/the-research-landscape-heatmap-project-kicked-off/1717)
**Author:** [@ekaamewu](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/ekaamewu)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/the-research-landscape-heatmap-project-kicked-off/1717 "2026-10-16T17:01:55Z")
Thank you all (@paularp, @gginnan, @tiago.azevedo, @AngelaK, @ajbilson, @Kenlizzette, @bshaun) for gracing our first Research Landscape Heatmap meeting! I am delighted that we have decided to work together to see this pr… --- ## [DCOP meet up @MDS 2026- Oct 6th 13:30 PM](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/dcop-meet-up-mds-2026-oct-6th-13-30-pm/1699)
**Author:** [@AmgadDroby](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/AmgadDroby)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 5:47am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/dcop-meet-up-mds-2026-oct-6th-13-30-pm/1699 "2026-10-06T05:47:20Z")
Hey everyone, We propose meeting at the MJFF booth on Tuesday, October 6, at 1:30 PM Seoul time (right after the poster session). From there, we can take it from there depending on everyone’s availability and schedules. … --- ## [September 2026 Data Community Newsletter](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/september-2026-data-community-newsletter/1693)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 6:16pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/september-2026-data-community-newsletter/1693 "2026-09-28T18:16:29Z")
Hi everyone, below is the content of the August Data Community Newsletter we sent out via email on September 28th. Let us know if you didn’t receive it, or if you have topics you’d like to see in future newsletters! Sep… --- ## [Call for Proposals: MJFF Training and Integrated Learning Support Awards](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/call-for-proposals-mjff-training-and-integrated-learning-support-awards/1690)
**Author:** [@malosco](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/malosco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 6:25pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/call-for-proposals-mjff-training-and-integrated-learning-support-awards/1690 "2026-09-25T18:25:31Z")
New funding opportunity! The Mentorship and Training Task Force is currently soliciting proposals to support training and integrated learning initiatives! Proposals are due November 13, 2026. Up to five proposals ($5,000… --- ## [Community Member Highlight - Andrew Jacobs Bilson, PharmD](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/community-member-highlight-andrew-jacobs-bilson-pharmd/1681)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 12:01am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/community-member-highlight-andrew-jacobs-bilson-pharmd/1681 "2026-09-22T00:01:28Z")
Member Snapshot Name: Andrew Jacobs Bilson, PharmD Affiliation: Tulane University, Interdisciplinary Program in Aging Studies; Global Parkinson’s Genetics Program (GP2) Trainee Location: New Orleans, USA Current resea… --- ## [Webinar - Managing Impostor Syndrome in Scientific Careers](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-managing-impostor-syndrome-in-scientific-careers/1665)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-managing-impostor-syndrome-in-scientific-careers/1665 "2026-09-17T16:56:49Z")
Hi @research\_community! Have you experienced impostor syndrome during your academic or research career? Has your impostor syndrome affected your work and/or your professional development? If so, please join us for our n… --- ## [Hello from Singapore - Aung Aung](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/hello-from-singapore-aung-aung/1670)
**Author:** [@apwaung](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/apwaung)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 8:55pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/hello-from-singapore-aung-aung/1670 "2026-09-07T20:55:54Z")
Hi everyone! I’m Aung Aung from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. I work on EEG/BCI, multimodal biosignal analysis, machine learning, and neurorehabilitation research. I’m especially interested in good d… --- ## [July 2026 Data Community Newsletter](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/july-2026-data-community-newsletter/1618)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 11:22pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/july-2026-data-community-newsletter/1618 "2026-09-04T23:22:48Z")
Hi everyone, below is the content of the July Data Community Newsletter we sent out via email on July 7th. Let us know if you didn’t receive it, or if you have topics you’d like to see in future newsletters! July 2026 D… --- ## [MJFF Data Community Webinars](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/mjff-data-community-webinars/1647)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/mjff-data-community-webinars/1647 "2026-08-21T13:47:20Z")
We’re happy to share this collection of webinars hosted by the Data Community of Practice! Coordinated by the Visual Resource Generation Task Force, these sessions explore exciting topics like working with Parkinson’s di… --- ## [August 2026 Data Community Newsletter](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/august-2026-data-community-newsletter/1657)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 12:03pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/august-2026-data-community-newsletter/1657 "2026-08-19T12:03:50Z")
Hi everyone, below is the content of the August Data Community Newsletter we sent out via email on August 13th. Let us know if you didn’t receive it, or if you have topics you’d like to see in future newsletters! August… --- ## [Community Member Highlight - Francesca di Cara, PhD](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/community-member-highlight-francesca-di-cara-phd/1650)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 8:04pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/community-member-highlight-francesca-di-cara-phd/1650 "2026-08-18T20:04:39Z")
Member Snapshot Name: Francesca di Cara, PhD Affiliation: Dalhousie University Location: Halifax, Canada Current research topic: Gut-brain axis, inflammation, and neurodegeneration DCoP Member since: March 19, 2026 … --- ## [2025-2026 Mentorship & Training Task Force](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/2025-2026-mentorship-training-task-force/1081)
**Author:** [@malosco](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/malosco)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/2025-2026-mentorship-training-task-force/1081 "2026-08-04T14:46:00Z")
Hello Everyone Paula Saffie (@psaffie) and I are excited to announce Year 2 of the Mentorship & Training Task Force. This is a task force that was started last year by @psaffie and @fbbriggs that had great success, whi… --- ## [June 2026 Data Community Newsletter](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/june-2026-data-community-newsletter/1598)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/june-2026-data-community-newsletter/1598 "2026-06-05T16:56:06Z")
Hi everyone, below is the content of the June Data Community Newsletter we sent out via email on June 5th. Let us know if you didn’t receive it, or if you have topics you’d like to see in future newsletters! June 2026 D… --- ## [Webinar - Conducting Novel and Replicative Analyses of PPMI Imaging Data with the LivingPark Tool](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-conducting-novel-and-replicative-analyses-of-ppmi-imaging-data-with-the-livingpark-tool/1006)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 3:16am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-conducting-novel-and-replicative-analyses-of-ppmi-imaging-data-with-the-livingpark-tool/1006 "2026-05-16T03:16:25Z")
Dear Research Community, Do you work with PPMI data or investigate biomarkers in Parkinson’s disease? If so, we hope you’ll join us on Wednesday, June 25th, 11:00am – 12:00pm (EDT) for our next community webinar! We’ll … --- ## [May 2026 Data Community Newsletter](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/may-2026-data-community-newsletter/1569)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/may-2026-data-community-newsletter/1569 "2026-05-15T15:33:46Z")
Hi everyone, below is the content of the May Data Community Newsletter we sent out via email on May 15th. Let us know if you didn’t receive it, or if you have topics you’d like to see in future newsletters! May 2026 Dat… --- ## [Webinar - Getting the best out of MDS rating scales](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-getting-the-best-out-of-mds-rating-scales/1523)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-getting-the-best-out-of-mds-rating-scales/1523 "2026-05-14T15:33:02Z")
Do you use tools such as the Movement Disorder Society Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) to assess Parkinson’s disease (PD) severity and progression? Have you been wondering how to get the most out of … --- ## [Webinar - From real-life wearable data to digital biomarkers for Parkinson's disease: introducing the ParaDigMa toolbox](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-from-real-life-wearable-data-to-digital-biomarkers-for-parkinsons-disease-introducing-the-paradigma-toolbox/1493)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 3:17pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-from-real-life-wearable-data-to-digital-biomarkers-for-parkinsons-disease-introducing-the-paradigma-toolbox/1493 "2026-05-14T15:17:26Z")
Do you work with (or are interested in) wearable sensor data in PD? Have you encountered challenges deriving insights from real-life data? If so, please join us for our next webinar on Thursday, April 30th, 1:00pm-2:00pm… --- ## [Parkinson's World Congress May 2026](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/parkinsons-world-congress-may-2026/1546)
**Author:** [@ehutchins](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/ehutchins)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 2:17pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/parkinsons-world-congress-may-2026/1546 "2026-05-06T14:17:46Z")
Who all will be headed to the Parkinson’s World Congress in Phoenix in May 2026? I think @psaffie and @Vidash are attending. Any other @DCoP\_Innovators or other community members attending? Would love to meet up with… --- ## [2026 Awardees - MJFF Training and Integrated Learning Support Grants](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/2026-awardees-mjff-training-and-integrated-learning-support-grants/1534)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 4:31pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/2026-awardees-mjff-training-and-integrated-learning-support-grants/1534 "2026-05-01T16:31:40Z")
We’re excited to announce the awardees for the Michael J. Fox Foundation Training (MJFF) and Integrated Learning Support Grants! Thank you to everyone who submitted an application – we received many thoughtful proposals … --- ## [April 2026 Data Community Newsletter](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/april-2026-data-community-newsletter/1495)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/april-2026-data-community-newsletter/1495 "2026-04-03T19:59:58Z")
Hi everyone, below is the content of the April Data Community Newsletter we sent out via email on April 3rd. Let us know if you didn’t receive it, or if you have topics you’d like to see in future newsletters! April 202… --- ## [Request for Information: Inform Opportunities for Early Career Investigators (ECIs)](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/request-for-information-inform-opportunities-for-early-career-investigators-ecis/1491)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 8:15pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/request-for-information-inform-opportunities-for-early-career-investigators-ecis/1491 "2026-03-31T20:15:50Z")
Dear Data Community Members, The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) is strengthening its commitment and expanding support for early career investigators (ECIs). To deploy the most impactful support, MJFF is collecting fee… --- ## [\[Free Training Bootcamp!\]: Project Management for Scientists](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/free-training-bootcamp-project-management-for-scientists/1462)
**Author:** [@jgottesman](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/jgottesman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2026, 6:36pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/free-training-bootcamp-project-management-for-scientists/1462 "2026-03-09T18:36:22Z")
Hi everyone, as part of our commitment to training and upskilling PD researchers, MJFF is partnering with the Center for Scientific Collaboration and Community Engagement (CSCCE) to offer researchers in the MJFF ecosyste… --- ## [MDS PAS 2026 regional congress](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/mds-pas-2026-regional-congress/1378)
**Author:** [@ecebayram](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/ecebayram)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 5:22pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/mds-pas-2026-regional-congress/1378 "2026-02-23T17:22:52Z")
Who will be heading out to Houston for the MDS PAS Congress in 2026??? I’ll be there and would love to meet up with any other peeps from the platform if you’re there! I have a poster on environmental risk factors for… --- ## [Webinar - Investigation of Surrogate Imaging Markers for Early Diagnosis and Risk Stratification in Parkinson’s Disease](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-investigation-of-surrogate-imaging-markers-for-early-diagnosis-and-risk-stratification-in-parkinson-s-disease/1397)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 6:04am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-investigation-of-surrogate-imaging-markers-for-early-diagnosis-and-risk-stratification-in-parkinson-s-disease/1397 "2026-02-18T06:04:20Z")
Are you investigating Parkinson’s disease biomarkers in your research? Are you interested in methods which might allow for earlier diagnoses? If so, we hope you join us for our next webinar on Tuesday, February 10th, 11:… --- ## [Webinar - Associations Between Soccer Participation, TBI and PDRD](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-associations-between-soccer-participation-tbi-and-pdrd/1311)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 6:48am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-associations-between-soccer-participation-tbi-and-pdrd/1311 "2026-02-11T06:48:05Z")
Have you ever wondered about the link between sports, head trauma, and Parkinson’s? Do you (or are you interested in) working with Fox Insight data in your Parkinson’s disease research? If so, join us for a community web… [Next page](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/c/community/5.md?page=1)