# Community Updates **URL:** https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/c/community/5.md?page=1 [Latest](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Webinar - Performing Analyses in Admixed Populations: Lessons From LARGE-PD](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-performing-analyses-in-admixed-populations-lessons-from-large-pd/1364)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 3:51pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-performing-analyses-in-admixed-populations-lessons-from-large-pd/1364 "2026-02-10T15:51:43Z")
Do you work with admixed population data in your research? Are you interested in how genetic admixture shapes the way Parkinson’s is investigated and understood? If so, we hope you join us for our next webinar on Thursda… --- ## [January 2026 Data Community Newsletter](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/january-2026-data-community-newsletter/1399)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 3:36pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/january-2026-data-community-newsletter/1399 "2026-01-13T15:36:33Z")
Hi everyone, below is the content of the January Data Community Newsletter we sent out via email on January 12th. Let us know if you didn’t receive it, or if you have topics you’d like to see in future newsletters! Janu… --- ## [Survey Results - Knowing Me, Knowing You](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/survey-results-knowing-me-knowing-you/1344)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2025, 10:36pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/survey-results-knowing-me-knowing-you/1344 "2025-12-30T22:36:48Z")
Hi community members! Following up on @Vidash’s announcement of a potential Knowing Me, Knowing You program, we wanted to share with you the results from the community interest survey. The brief survey consisted of 3 … --- ## [Data Modality & Methodology Task Force 2025 Highlights](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/data-modality-methodology-task-force-2025-highlights/1380)
**Author:** [@hirotaka](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/hirotaka)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2025, 12:33am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/data-modality-methodology-task-force-2025-highlights/1380 "2025-12-30T00:33:58Z")
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Data Modality & Methodology Task Force – 2025 . We are mainly working in subgroups. and I’d like to summarize the highlights here. Imaging Regional DAT SPECT SBR Analysis T… --- ## [Networking and Outreach Group wrap up for 2025](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/networking-and-outreach-group-wrap-up-for-2025/1375)
**Author:** [@ecebayram](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/ecebayram)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2025, 5:00pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/networking-and-outreach-group-wrap-up-for-2025/1375 "2025-12-22T17:00:54Z")
Hiiiiiiii everyone, As we’re wrapping up the year, we wanted to share what we’ve been doing this year as the Networking and Outreach group. Me & @Vidash are the co-leads for this term and this group was an excuse for … --- ## [December 2025 Data Community Newsletter](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/december-2025-data-community-newsletter/1356)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 8:09pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/december-2025-data-community-newsletter/1356 "2025-12-06T20:09:30Z")
Hi everyone, below is the content of the December 2025 Data Community Newsletter we sent out via email on December 5th. Let us know if you didn’t receive it, or if you have topics you’d like to see in future newsletters! … --- ## [Deadline EXTENDED (March 2, 2026) - Call for Proposals: MJFF Training and Integrated Learning Support Grants](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/deadline-extended-march-2-2026-call-for-proposals-mjff-training-and-integrated-learning-support-grants/1318)
**Author:** [@malosco](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/malosco)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 5:30pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/deadline-extended-march-2-2026-call-for-proposals-mjff-training-and-integrated-learning-support-grants/1318 "2025-12-02T17:30:35Z")
New funding opportunity! The Mentorship and Training Task Force is currently soliciting proposals to support training and integrated learning initiatives! Proposals are due March 2, 2026. Two proposals will be awarded. C… --- ## [Webinar - Patient-Centered Research in the Age of Big Data: Practical Strategies for Non-Clinical Scientists](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-patient-centered-research-in-the-age-of-big-data-practical-strategies-for-non-clinical-scientists/1296)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2025, 10:45pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-patient-centered-research-in-the-age-of-big-data-practical-strategies-for-non-clinical-scientists/1296 "2025-11-24T22:45:25Z")
Are you a non-clinical researcher working with Parkinson’s disease data? Have you been struggling to tie your research back to the patient experience? If so, join us for an upcoming community webinar on Thursday, Novembe… --- ## [Ask Me Anything: How is neuropsychology applied to answer questions surrounding cognitive decline in the setting of neurodegenerative diseases?](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/ask-me-anything-how-is-neuropsychology-applied-to-answer-questions-surrounding-cognitive-decline-in-the-setting-of-neurodegenerative-diseases/711)
**Author:** [@malosco](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/malosco)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 9:35pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/ask-me-anything-how-is-neuropsychology-applied-to-answer-questions-surrounding-cognitive-decline-in-the-setting-of-neurodegenerative-diseases/711 "2025-11-17T21:35:22Z")
Hi @DCoP\_Innovators and other community members! I am excited to kick off our Data Community of Practice’s first Ask Me Anything (AMA)! I am Dr. Michael Alosco (@malosco), Associate Professor of Neurology at Boston Uni… --- ## [Access to Healthcare Latin America](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/access-to-healthcare-latin-america/1333)
**Author:** [@ChristineJ](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/ChristineJ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 8:42pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/access-to-healthcare-latin-america/1333 "2025-11-17T20:42:40Z")
I have recently published my research about Latin America. Barriers and Facilitators to Accessing Healthcare for People With Parkinson’s Disease in Latin America: A Qualitative Study Christine Jeyachandran, Catherine Sp… --- ## [November 2025 Data Community Newsletter](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/november-2025-data-community-newsletter/1321)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 7:48pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/november-2025-data-community-newsletter/1321 "2025-11-05T19:48:35Z")
Hi everyone, below is the content of the October Data Community Newsletter we sent out via email on November 5th. Let us know if you didn’t receive it, or if you have topics you’d like to see in future newsletters! Nove… --- ## [Webinar - Research on Display: Tools and Principles for Effective Posters and Talks](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-research-on-display-tools-and-principles-for-effective-posters-and-talks/1291)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 8:52pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-research-on-display-tools-and-principles-for-effective-posters-and-talks/1291 "2025-11-03T20:52:41Z")
Do you work with scientific data and want your next poster to really stand out? Have you wondered how to more effectively communicate your research? If so, join us for our next webinar on Thursday, October 30th, 12:00pm-… --- ## [MDS Conference/ GP2 Annual Meeting 2025](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/mds-conference-gp2-annual-meeting-2025/1250)
**Author:** [@Vidash](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/Vidash)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 7:41pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/mds-conference-gp2-annual-meeting-2025/1250 "2025-11-03T19:41:18Z")
Hello everyone, I will be going for the GP2 Annual Meeting starting from the 3rd to the 4th October 2025. MDS Congress follows from 5th to 9th August 2025 in Honolulu,Hawaii. Would love to meet up with anyone attending… --- ## [Knowing Me, Knowing You Program](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/knowing-me-knowing-you-program/1316)
**Author:** [@Vidash](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/Vidash)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 7:38pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/knowing-me-knowing-you-program/1316 "2025-11-03T19:38:41Z")
Hi Everyone @ecebayram and I have exciting news! We are exploring a Knowing Me, Knowing You program to help Parkinson’s researchers in our community connect more personally and professionally. This is designed to help… --- ## [Upcoming (funded!) Mentorship Opportunities](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/upcoming-funded-mentorship-opportunities/1315)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 4:33pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/upcoming-funded-mentorship-opportunities/1315 "2025-11-03T16:33:57Z")
Hi, Data Community members! The Mentorship and Training Task Force has been working behind the scenes designing activities to help further support the Parkinson’s disease research community in general, and early career … --- ## [List of training, mentoring, and fellowship opportunities](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/list-of-training-mentoring-and-fellowship-opportunities/138)
**Author:** [@camille.santistevan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/camille.santistevan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2025, 3:41am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/list-of-training-mentoring-and-fellowship-opportunities/138 "2025-10-28T03:41:36Z")
Below is a list of training, mentoring, and fellowship opportunities to support clinicians and researchers in PD with learning data skills. If you know of any others, please reply to this Topic and I’ll add them to the t… --- ## [🧠 Imaging Subgroup | Data Modality & Methodology Task Force](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/imaging-subgroup-data-modality-methodology-task-force/1286)
**Author:** [@AmgadDroby](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/AmgadDroby)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 6:32pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/imaging-subgroup-data-modality-methodology-task-force/1286 "2025-10-14T18:32:41Z")
A quick shoutout to the new Imaging Subgroup (@AmgadDroby , @apinstein , @hirotaka) under the Data Modality & Methodology Task Force. This group is currently focused on curating and combining pipelines to assess sub-reg… --- ## [2025 Networking and Outreach Task Force](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/2025-networking-and-outreach-task-force/1083)
**Author:** [@Vidash](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/Vidash)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 6:11pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/2025-networking-and-outreach-task-force/1083 "2025-10-07T18:11:40Z")
Hello Everyone Ece Bayram (@ecebayram ) and I are excited to announce Year 2 of the Networking & Outreach Task Force. This is a task force that was started last year by Gian Paul and myself and we hope to continue our d… --- ## [October 2025 Data Community Newsletter](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/october-2025-data-community-newsletter/1283)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 3:10pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/october-2025-data-community-newsletter/1283 "2025-10-06T15:10:03Z")
Hi everyone, below is the content of the October Data Community Newsletter we sent out via email on October 3rd. Let us know if you didn’t receive it, or if you have topics you’d like to see in future newsletters! Octob… --- ## [Visual Resource Generation Task Force is looking for you!](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/visual-resource-generation-task-force-is-looking-for-you/1072)
**Author:** [@paularp](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/paularp)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 6:41pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/visual-resource-generation-task-force-is-looking-for-you/1072 "2025-09-26T18:41:09Z")
Are you interested in creating visual resources for the research community? Join the Visual Resource Generation task force! This task force’s objective is to produce visual resources that will aid researchers in compr… --- ## [Upcoming Changes to User Profiles](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/upcoming-changes-to-user-profiles/1254)
**Author:** [@jgottesman](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/jgottesman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2025, 2:02pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/upcoming-changes-to-user-profiles/1254 "2025-09-11T14:02:24Z")
Hi everyone, wanted to flag a quick change we’re making: all new and returning users upon account creation or next login will be required to add their title and location (please provide the country from which you are joi… --- ## [List of competitions and abstract submissions for poster presentations at conferences, training courses](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/list-of-competitions-and-abstract-submissions-for-poster-presentations-at-conferences-training-courses/1253)
**Author:** [@Yayoi\_Sakaki](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/Yayoi_Sakaki)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2025, 4:15am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/list-of-competitions-and-abstract-submissions-for-poster-presentations-at-conferences-training-courses/1253 "2025-09-11T04:15:14Z")
Continuing the discussion from Training, conferences, abstract/poster DLs for September and December: | Immediate Application (still open) | FSU, FL | Postdoc Fellowship | Florida State University, Takagi Lab | Chemosen… --- ## [Training, conferences, abstract/poster DLs for September and October](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/training-conferences-abstract-poster-dls-for-september-and-october/1247)
**Author:** [@Yayoi\_Sakaki](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/Yayoi_Sakaki)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2025, 3:23am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/training-conferences-abstract-poster-dls-for-september-and-october/1247 "2025-09-11T03:23:40Z")
Continuing the discussion from 2025-2026 Mentorship & Training Task Force: Those who may be interested in applying for training, conferences, abstract/poster submissions, competitions, here is a list of them for Septemb… --- ## [Webinar - Parkinson’s Insight Engine: An open-source, Python-based pipeline for multimodal data analysis in Parkinson’s disease](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-parkinson-s-insight-engine-an-open-source-python-based-pipeline-for-multimodal-data-analysis-in-parkinson-s-disease/1156)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 5:34am UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-parkinson-s-insight-engine-an-open-source-python-based-pipeline-for-multimodal-data-analysis-in-parkinson-s-disease/1156 "2025-09-04T05:34:38Z")
Do you work with multimodal data from PPMI? Are you interested in incorporating machine learning into your preprocessing and analysis pipelines? If so, we hope you will join us for our next data community webinar on Wedn… --- ## [MJFF Funding Opportunity: Bridge Funding for Disrupted Neurodegenerative Research Grant Program (BFDN) Powering the Next Generation of Research](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/mjff-funding-opportunity-bridge-funding-for-disrupted-neurodegenerative-research-grant-program-bfdn-powering-the-next-generation-of-research/1238)
**Author:** [@odevine](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/odevine)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 7:12pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/mjff-funding-opportunity-bridge-funding-for-disrupted-neurodegenerative-research-grant-program-bfdn-powering-the-next-generation-of-research/1238 "2025-09-03T19:12:47Z")
Recent changes at the NIH have disrupted critical research in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative disorders. To help ensure these critical projects continue for the millions of families affected by neuro… --- ## [September 2025 Data Community Newsletter](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/september-2025-data-community-newsletter/1233)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 8:22pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/september-2025-data-community-newsletter/1233 "2025-09-02T20:22:55Z")
Hi everyone, below is the content of the September Data Community Newsletter we sent out via email on September 2nd. Let us know if you didn’t receive it, or if you have topics you’d like to see in future newsletters! S… --- ## [Brain health equity seminar on Sept 5, 2025](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/brain-health-equity-seminar-on-sept-5-2025/1226)
**Author:** [@ecebayram](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/ecebayram)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 4:40pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/brain-health-equity-seminar-on-sept-5-2025/1226 "2025-08-29T16:40:55Z")
Sharing the flyer for an upcoming brain health equity seminar! Feel free to share with whoever might be interested! --- ## [Webinar - Open Science Guide: An Online Book for Transparent and Reproducible Data Science Projects in Parkinson's Disease](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-open-science-guide-an-online-book-for-transparent-and-reproducible-data-science-projects-in-parkinsons-disease/1091)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 2:41pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/webinar-open-science-guide-an-online-book-for-transparent-and-reproducible-data-science-projects-in-parkinsons-disease/1091 "2025-08-12T14:41:13Z")
Dear Research Community, Are you interested in open science but are unsure of how to get started? Does your research grant require you to adhere to open science principles? If so, we hope you’ll join us on Monday, Augus… --- ## [August 2025 Data Community Newsletter](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/august-2025-data-community-newsletter/1160)
**Author:** [@gginnan](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/gginnan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 4:18pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/august-2025-data-community-newsletter/1160 "2025-08-08T16:18:47Z")
Hi everyone, below is the content of the August Data Community Newsletter we sent out via email on August 1st. Let us know if you didn’t receive it, or if you have topics you’d like to see in future newsletters! August … --- ## [Join the Michael J. Fox Foundation & the Parkinson Study Group at the PD Research Roadmap Webinar](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/join-the-michael-j-fox-foundation-the-parkinson-study-group-at-the-pd-research-roadmap-webinar/1090)
**Author:** [@odevine](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/u/odevine)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2025, 7:13pm UTC](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/t/join-the-michael-j-fox-foundation-the-parkinson-study-group-at-the-pd-research-roadmap-webinar/1090 "2025-08-04T19:13:53Z")
During this two hour panel style discussion, early career investigators will have the opportunity to learn about the different career opportunities available within the PD research field. Questions will cover topics o… [Previous page](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/c/community/5.md) [Next page](https://rcop.michaeljfox.org/c/community/5.md?page=2)